Tragedy Strikes: LPG Explosion in Delhi Claims One Life

A tragic LPG cylinder explosion in Delhi's Sultanpuri area has claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman and left another injured. The blast caused part of a house to collapse. An investigation is ongoing.

An LPG cylinder explosion in Sultanpuri, Delhi, tragically resulted in the loss of a young woman's life and injured another. The explosion caused a partial collapse of the house, officials reported on Saturday.

The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the fire at 3.39 pm, prompting the dispatch of two fire tenders to the site in Krishan Vihar. Upon arrival, the source was confirmed to be an LPG cylinder explosion.

Rescue operations lasted approximately three hours. Two women, Rajini and Renu, were trapped under the rubble. Tragically, Rajini did not survive, while Renu sustained significant burns and was hospitalized. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)