Blast Near Mysuru Palace: 1 Killed, 4 Injured As Balloon Gas Cylinder Explodes In Karnataka

Mysuru: One person was killed and four others were injured after a helium gas cylinder used to fill balloons exploded near the Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysuru Palace on Thursday at around 8:30 pm. The injured individuals have been admitted to K.R. Hospital.

As per reports, the deceased was 40 years old. Among those who were injured in the blast is a resident of Bengaluru named Lakshmi. She is said to be in a critical condition. Another woman named Manjula, who is a resident of Kolkata, suffered leg injury. A person named Kottreshi from Karnataka's Ranebennuru has also been injured.

As per reports, the blast took place when the balloon seller was filling balloons using the cylinder.

The area near Mysuru Palace was busy on Thursday night amid Christmas celebrations. Videos from the spot showed personal belongings of people like slippers and handkerchief lying scattered on the road.

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