Tragic Cylinder Blast Claims Five Lives in Bulandshahr

A cylinder explosion in Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr district, resulted in the death of five individuals and left others trapped under debris. The incident occurred in Ashapuri Colony, leading to a house collapse. Authorities, including police and fire officials, are actively conducting a rescue operation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 21-10-2024 23:25 IST | Created: 21-10-2024 23:25 IST
Tragic Cylinder Blast Claims Five Lives in Bulandshahr
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A devastating cylinder blast in the Sikandrabad area of Bulandshahr district has claimed the lives of five individuals, local police reported on Monday.

According to Additional Director General of Police, Meerut Zone, Dhruva Kant Thakur, the explosion has left several others trapped under the rubble in a colony within the Sikandrabad police station precincts. Rescue efforts are currently in progress.

The blast occurred in Ashapuri Colony, where part of a house collapsed, trapping people underneath. An official stated that police, administrative, and fire department teams are working tirelessly to clear the debris using an excavator.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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