India, March 30 -- A collision between an autorickshaw and a container truck on Friday caused the CNG cylinder of the three-wheeler to explode in MIDC. The auto driver, identified as Nathuram Dadu Joshi, 48-year-old resident of Ghansoli, died after suffering extensive burn injury. A passenger in the auto survived with grievous injuries and is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital, police said.

Around 10pm on Shilphata - Mahape road, towards Mahape police check post, reckless driving by the truck caused the accident, as per the First Information Report registered by the Turbhe police.

"The impact of the collision was such that it caused the rickshaw to be dragged under the container, leading to explosion of the CNG gas cylinder. The ...