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Published 22:36 IST, October 21st 2024

5 Members of a Family Dead After Cylinder Explosion in Bulandshahr's Sikandrabad

The blast caused the lintel of the house to collapse, burying the victims under debris.

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Cylinder Explosion in Bulandshahr Kills 5 Members of a Family
Cylinder Explosion in Bulandshahr Kills 5 Members of a Family | Image: Republic Digital

New Delhi: Five members of a family were killed after a cylinder explosion in Bulandshahr's Sikandrabad. The blast caused the lintel of the house to collapse, burying the victims under debris.

Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of five individuals, including women and children, from the rubble. Injured family members have been rushed to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Sikandrabad for treatment.

Police and local administration officials are currently on the scene, overseeing rescue operations. Efforts are underway to remove the collapsed lintel with the assistance of JCB machinery, as there is still a possibility that others may be trapped inside.

The investigation into the cause of the cylinder explosion is underway.

Updated 22:36 IST, October 21st 2024