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IIT Powai: Gas Cylinder Blast Injures Five at Construction Site

8 Oct

Summary

A gas cylinder exploded while workers were cooking, causing injuries.
Five individuals, including two minors, sustained injuries in the incident.
The injured were in stable condition and received medical treatment.

A gas cylinder blast occurred late Thursday night at an under-construction building on the IIT Powai campus, injuring five individuals. The explosion happened around 10:24 PM in a shed used by private workers, reportedly while they were cooking. The incident led to a fire within the workers' shed.

All five injured persons were reported to be in stable condition following the blast. Two minors, aged 12 and 9, were among those hurt. Four of the injured were transported to Kasturba Hospital, while the fifth was admitted to Rajawadi Hospital for necessary medical attention.

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