At least seven individuals sustained burn injuries in Mumbai’s Malad area following a gas cylinder explosion on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at a chawl near A.C. Masjid and Bharat Mata School in Malad West. The blast, triggered by a gas leak, caused the first-floor slab to collapse, leading to injuries among residents.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion originated from a gas cylinder blast due to a leak inside the chawl. The impact of the blast was severe, resulting in the collapse of the first-floor slab and injuries to occupants. Local residents and emergency responders rescued the injured individuals from the scene.
The fire primarily affected the main valve of the cylinder, a gas stove, an LPG cylinder, AC sheets, and household items in a room on the first floor of the building. Firefighters acted promptly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. Seven people were injured, with four taken to Aadhar Hospital and three to Care Hospital for medical care.
Several agencies, including the BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, and ambulance services, responded to the incident. Power supply to the area was temporarily cut off as a safety measure during the rescue operation. In a separate incident in Malegaon town, five individuals, including three women, were injured in a helium gas cylinder explosion during balloon filling activities.
