One dies, several injured in air pressure tank explosion in Khordha

A mechanic died while two others sustained critical injuries in explosion of air pressure tank in a garage at Daleiput chhak under Sadar police station in Khordha on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Naba Kishore Baral.

According to sources, the mishap took place when Baral was checking the pressure of the tyre of a truck at his garage along the National Highway-16.

Suddenly, the air pressure tank exploded causing death of Baral on the spot, sources informed, adding that the intensity of the explosion was so high that Baral’s body parts got shattered into pieces.

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The injured were immediately rushed to Khordha District Headquarters Hospital.

On being informed about the incident, the Sadar Police reached the spot and sent the body for autopsy. Further investigation into the matter is on.

“I was inside when Baral was checking tyre pressure of truck. Suddenly, a loud sound was heard. When I came out, I found Baral’s body scattered in pieces,” said Parsuram, an eyewitness.

“The sudden explosion of air pressure tank resulted in Baral’s death on the spot. Two truck drivers were also injured in the mishap,” said Ramjan Khan, another witness.