At least six individuals sustained injuries when a building in Delhi’s Mukundpur area collapsed after a suspected LPG cylinder explosion on Tuesday morning. The Delhi Fire Service responded to a distress call around 9:37 a.m., reporting an explosion followed by the building’s collapse, prompting immediate rescue operations. Five fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, and rescue teams, along with local authorities, initiated a search operation to locate any individuals trapped under the debris.
Initial reports indicate that the incident took place in a building utilized as a utensil polishing facility. While the exact cause of the explosion is yet to be officially determined, preliminary investigations suggest that it may have been triggered by an LPG cylinder blast. The impact of the explosion was significant enough to bring down a single-storey structure spanning nearly 250 square yards.
Authorities confirmed that six people were injured in the event, although the extent of their injuries remains unknown at present. Their conditions will be assessed following a thorough medical examination by healthcare professionals. Emergency responders continued their search and rescue efforts to ensure no individuals were left trapped beneath the collapsed building, with teams from various agencies remaining on-site as operations progressed.
Further details regarding the explosion’s cause and the status of the injured individuals are awaited, as investigations continue.
