Injury toll rises to 10 in Delhi cylinder blast, rescue operations underway
At least 10 people were injured after a house collapsed following a suspected LPG cylinder blast in Delhi's Mukundpur area, triggering a major rescue operation. Emergency teams, including the Delhi Fire Services, police and disaster response personnel, rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. Rescue workers continued to clear debris amid fears that more people could be trapped underneath the rubble.
According to officials, the explosion occurred inside a residential building, causing the structure to collapse and trapping several occupants. The injured were pulled out from the debris and shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities said one of the victims was reported to be in critical condition while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Fire department personnel launched an extensive search operation soon after the blast, using specialised equipment to locate survivors. Multiple ambulances and emergency vehicles were deployed as rescue teams worked to ensure that no one remained trapped under the collapsed structure.
Officials said preliminary findings point to an LPG cylinder explosion as the likely cause of the collapse, though a detailed investigation has been initiated to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident. Residents in the area reported hearing a loud explosion moments before the building came down.
The incident has once again raised concerns over domestic gas safety and the structural condition of residential buildings in densely populated neighbourhoods. Authorities have appealed to residents to follow safety protocols while handling LPG cylinders and report any signs of leakage immediately.
