Six injured in Delhi House collapse following Cylinder blast
New Delhi, June 2
Six people were injured after a single-storey house collapsed following an LPG cylinder blast in North Delhi's Mukundpur area on Tuesday, officials said.
According to the Delhi Police, six people have been injured in this incident. Their current condition cannot be ascertained at this moment and will become clear following a medical examination by doctors. According to the police, the building where the accident occurred was used for polishing utensils."
Station House Officer Giriraj said, "Due to LPG Cylinder blast a single storey house of area approx 250 sq yards has collapsed...search and rescue operation continue.... Fire Department Receives Call Regarding Blast in a House in Delhi's Mukundpur."
Meanwhile, the Delhi fire service said that "We received information that a single-storey house in the Mukundpur area has collapsed following an LPG cylinder explosion. Search and rescue operations are underway."
Further details are awaited.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident earlier, at least four people were injured after a cylinder blast in the Ajit Nagar area of Shahdara in East Delhi.
Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajendra Prasad Meena said the incident took place at around 1:30 pm.
He said Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep received information about a fire at the location and immediately rushed to the spot.
The police personnel rescued a woman, children and a man, and shifted them safely to the hospital, where treatment is ongoing.
Speaking to ANI, Shahdara DCP said, "... At around 1:30 pm, Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep received information about a fire at House No. 4332, Gali No. 9, Ajit Nagar, Gandhi Nagar. After reaching the spot, they found people trapped on the first floor. They rescued a woman, children, and husband, took them safely to the hospital, where treatment is ongoing."
According to the DCP, the likely cause of the blast was a leaking gas cylinder pipe.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking. I live nearby and heard the blast from my home. The rescue teams arrived quickly but the damage is severe. Why are there no strict regulations for commercial use of cylinders in residential areas? The government must investigate and take action to prevent such incidents.
The same day there are two cylinder blast incidents in Delhi! First Mukundpur, then Shahdara. These are not random accidents - they show poor safety standards. The police and fire department did well in rescuing people, but we need preventive measures. Also appreciate the prompt response of Head Constable Rahul and Constable Kuldeep in the Shahdara case. 🙏
Very sad situation. But I must respectfully point out that using a residential house for utensil polishing business is risky. The cylinder was probably being used continuously, which increases blast risk. Landlords and tenants both need to be more careful. Hope the injured get proper treatment and compensation.
Spent years in Delhi and this reminds me of how crucial basic safety inspections are. The Shahdara rescue shows bravery of our police force, but the Mukundpur incident is a wake-up call. Cylinder safety campaigns should be mandatory at the ward level. Thoughts and prayers for all affected families. 🙏
The fact that two separate cylinder blasts happened on the same day in Delhi is alarming. It's not just about LPG safety - many poor families use such cylinders in cramped, unsafe conditions because they can't afford better alternatives. The government should provide affordable, safer gas connections and regular inspections. Hope the injured recover soon. 🙏
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