In an unfortunate incident, as many as 7 people reportedly sustained critical injuries following an LPG cylinder explosion. The mishap took place in a house in Gambharimunda village under Banapur Police Station limits of Khordha on Thursday morning (Aug 19).
All seven victims were shifted to hospitals in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack for treatment. Sources said that a cooking gas cylinder had caught fire in the house while it was being used. Later, six neighbours had rushed in to help the person on the spot. However, the LPG cylinder exploded at that moment, critically injuring all seven present.
After receiving information, Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.