Shock was caused by the fire and explosion that occurred on a train carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Vilnius, Lithuania. The incident happened at 9:30 AM (Greek time) during loading operations, while local authorities ordered evacuation within a one-kilometer radius around the railway station. There was one injured person, while firefighters faced difficulties approaching due to the high temperatures that developed.
⚡ Explosions in the Suburbs of Vilnius. Orlen Lietuva Tanker Cars on Fire
In the suburbs of Vilnius, eight liquefied gas tankers belonging to Orlen Lietuva caught fire at a liquefied gas filling station.
Some of the tankers were transporting cargo from the company’s oil… pic.twitter.com/mfQI0YD0Vz
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 10, 2025
A total of 40 firefighters rushed to the scene, but the extremely high heat prevented their immediate intervention. The LPG originates from a Lithuanian refinery owned by Polish company Orlen, while another company is responsible for its transportation. The terminal station does not belong to Orlen. So far there are no indications of deliberate action, while competent authorities are conducting an investigation in cooperation with the transport company and the terminal owner.
BREAKING:
Explosion at the railway in Vilnius, Lithuania. Reportedly, a liquified gas filling station is on fire.
According to the general commissioner, one person was injured.
It is reported that the Kaliningrad transit train has been stopped due to the incident.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 10, 2025
Minutes after the incident, at 9:54, authorities stopped a Russian passenger train that was approximately 10 kilometers from the station and redirected it to an alternate route to avoid any danger.
#Lithuania 🤯🤯🤯🤯 Gas train explosion. 8 train cars on fire @DarRamesnis any news? pic.twitter.com/TzlvvCwZD9
— Ivan Farsky ヘン, 変 ⚪⚫⚪ (@ivanofarsky) September 10, 2025
