Three seriously injured in early morning explosion in Odisha's Khallikote
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A suspected LPG cylinder gas leak caused an early morning explosion at Aravinda Nagar in Khallikote, leaving three members of a family seriously injured. A bomb disposal team found no other explosive materials, while police continue investigating the incident.
Ganjam, Nov 12: A suspected LPG gas leak has emerged as the preliminary cause of the explosion that rocked Aravinda Nagar's Second Lane in Khallikote at around 3 AM on Thursday. Three members of a family sustained serious injuries in the incident and have been referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced medical treatment.
According to preliminary police information, gas was leaking from an LPG cylinder, reportedly because its regulator had not been switched off. The leaked gas is suspected to have triggered the explosion.
Following the incident, a bomb disposal team from Bhubaneswar inspected the entire house using detection equipment. The team reportedly found no other explosive materials inside the premises.
However, police have continued their investigation to establish the exact cause of the explosion.
According to preliminary police information, gas was leaking from an LPG cylinder, reportedly because its regulator had not been switched off. The leaked gas is suspected to have triggered the explosion.
Following the incident, a bomb disposal team from Bhubaneswar inspected the entire house using detection equipment. The team reportedly found no other explosive materials inside the premises.
However, police have continued their investigation to establish the exact cause of the explosion.
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Three members of the same family were seriously injured in the explosion. The injured have been identified as Meera Maharana, her husband Kapila Chandra Maharana and their younger son, Bikash Maharana.
Following the explosion, all three injured persons were initially taken to Khallikote for medical attention. They were subsequently shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for further treatment.
Considering the seriousness of their injuries, they were later referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
The explosion caused extensive damage to the house. Several walls reportedly collapsed due to the impact, while household belongings were also damaged.
Items including a metal grill, air cooler, motorcycle and other household materials were reportedly destroyed in the blast.
The incident created panic in the locality, with residents rushing to the spot following the loud explosion during the early morning hours.
Following the explosion, all three injured persons were initially taken to Khallikote for medical attention. They were subsequently shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for further treatment.
Considering the seriousness of their injuries, they were later referred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
The explosion caused extensive damage to the house. Several walls reportedly collapsed due to the impact, while household belongings were also damaged.
Items including a metal grill, air cooler, motorcycle and other household materials were reportedly destroyed in the blast.
The incident created panic in the locality, with residents rushing to the spot following the loud explosion during the early morning hours.
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According to preliminary police findings, the LPG cylinder regulator was reportedly not switched off, resulting in gas leakage inside the house.
While the initial findings point towards an LPG gas leak, police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
According to preliminary police findings, the LPG cylinder regulator was reportedly not switched off, resulting in gas leakage inside the house.
While the initial findings point towards an LPG gas leak, police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
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