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Cylinder blast at Bengaluru godown injures three, child among victims
A gas cylinder explosion at a storage facility in Bengaluru's RR Nagar area left three people injured on Monday, including a nine-year-old boy. The incident occurred at a godown used to store materials for a street food business.
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The explosion took place at a godown operated by Bablu, a Bihar native who has been residing in Bengaluru for the past two decades. The facility was being used to store materials and supplies for his pani puri vending operation.
Three individuals sustained injuries in the blast, with the young boy among those hurt. Emergency services responded to the incident and the injured were provided medical attention. The exact circumstances that led to the cylinder rupture are under investigation.
The incident underscores safety concerns associated with the storage and handling of pressurized gas cylinders in commercial spaces. Local authorities are examining whether proper safety protocols and storage guidelines were being followed at the godown. Residents in the vicinity were briefly alarmed by the explosion, though there were no reports of structural damage to nearby properties.
The condition of the injured persons has not been detailed. Authorities have registered the incident and are gathering further details from the godown operator regarding the nature and quantity of materials stored at the facility.