A major accident occurred last night in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, when a gas cylinder burst, killing 6 family members and seriously injuring 8 others. The incident took place in Ashapuri Sahi, Secunderabad police station area, Buland city, at the house of Riyazuddin.
Riyazuddin, a shuttering worker, lives with about 18 family members. Most of them were at home when the gas explosion suddenly erupted. The blast killed 5 people on the spot, while rescuers took 9 others to a nearby medical center in critical condition, where one more person later died. Among the deceased are 3 men and 3 women.
Police, the fire brigade, the NDRF team, and an administrative team arrived at the scene and launched a rescue operation. The DCP confirmed that investigators have begun probing the incident.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh expressed deep grief over the tragedy and ordered officials to expedite the rescue efforts and ensure immediate health arrangements for the victims.