Mandya: In a tragic incident, an electric bike exploded at Valegerehalli in Maddur Taluk of District. Other item including a bike, were burnt too due to explosion.
The incident took place at the house of Muthuraj in Valegerehalli. Muthuraj, as usual, had put his electric bike inside the house for a charge. At this point, the bike that was on the charge suddenly exploded. There were five people in the house at the time but no casualties were reported.
However, due to the impact of the explosion, the household items like TV, fridge, dining table and other items were damaged and the bike caught fire. However, it was extinguished with water.
How did the explosion happen and what caused the explosion will be ascertained only after the investigation.
