Tragic Loss: Diwali Preparations Turn Fatal

A couple tragically died from asphyxiation in a fire accident caused by firecrackers igniting in their home during Diwali preparations. Sparks from a gas stove ignited the firecrackers, leading to a fatal burst of smoke. Another family member is hospitalized in serious condition.

A couple lost their lives to asphyxiation following a fire accident involving firecrackers at their home, law enforcement disclosed on Tuesday.

The incident unfolded late on Monday night as they prepared for the Diwali festival. A spark from the gas stove ignited the box of firecrackers, causing a spread of smoke throughout their two-room residence, resulting in the couple's tragic death from suffocation, according to initial police investigations.

A third family member, a young girl, sustained severe asphyxiation injuries and remains hospitalized in critical condition. The victims were in their mid-50s, noted an officer from Rein Bazar police station. An investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)