Lucknow, March 9: A major accident was averted in the Shivpura area of Banthra, Lucknow, when an LPG gas cylinder exploded while a woman was cooking in her house on Sunday (March 9) morning. The blast was so powerful that it caused the roof and walls of the house to collapse completely. Thankfully, the woman acted swiftly, running out with her children and preventing any loss of life.
Upon hearing the loud blast, residents of the area rushed to the spot to help. As per a report by Daiinik Bhaskar, police station in-charge Ram Singh, along with his team, arrived shortly after receiving the information and took stock of the situation. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported, and all family members were unharmed.
Local residents have voiced their concerns regarding the financial struggles of the family, who are known to be living under challenging economic conditions. With the house suffering severe damage, the community has come together to call for government intervention, seeking immediate assistance for the family. The residents are urging authorities to provide support, including the provision of a new home, to help the family recover from the devastating incident.
In response to the explosion, the police have initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause. Investigators are closely examining the LPG gas cylinder, along with other potential factors that may have led to the explosion. The authorities are working diligently to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent such occurrences in the future.
This incident highlights the importance of following safety protocols when handling gas cylinders and urges families to be extra cautious to avoid similar accidents.
