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Muzaffarpur Blast: PNG Pipeline Leak Kills One
2 Nov
Summary
- A PNG pipeline leak caused an explosion in Muzaffarpur.
- One person died, and at least six were injured in the blast.
- A four-storey building was severely damaged by the explosion.
An explosion occurred in Muzaffarpur's Gobarsahi-Dumri area on Monday, resulting from a leak in an underground PNG pipeline. The blast, which reportedly had shockwaves felt up to three kilometers away, resulted in one fatality and injured at least six people. The severe blast caused significant structural damage to a four-storey building and shattered windows in houses within a 100-meter radius.
Rescue teams, including the fire brigade and police, were promptly deployed to manage the ensuing blaze and assess the aftermath. Officials confirmed the incident and stated that an inquiry has been initiated to determine the exact cause and fix accountability. All injured individuals were admitted to the nearest government hospital for treatment.
