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Carbide Cylinder Explodes at Dussehra Fair, Injuring Six
21 Oct
Summary
- A carbide cylinder exploded at a fair, injuring six people.
- The blast occurred before the burning of Ravan's effigy.
- A balloon seller sustained severe injuries and was referred to another hospital.
On Tuesday night, a carbide cylinder exploded at a fair in Dharipurwa, Kanpur, as attendees gathered for the burning of Ravan's effigy. The sudden blast sent shockwaves through the crowd of thousands, resulting in injuries to six individuals.
The injured included a balloon seller, identified as Ramu, who was critically hurt and later referred to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital. Among the others injured were a 2-year-old girl, Riddhi, and four other residents of Dharipurwa. They were initially taken to Atmaram Hospital for treatment.
Authorities, including DCP South Deependra Nath Chaudhary and MLA Mahesh Trivedi, visited the hospital to check on the injured and investigate the incident. The explosion happened while the balloon seller was using the carbide cylinder to inflate balloons.
