Children among 50 injured in Comilla gas cylinder blast
38 of the injured are in critical condition
Three of the injured in the gas cylinder explosion are undergoing treatment at Comilla General Hospital on Thursday, January 13, 2022 Dhaka Tribune
Masud Alam, Comilla
Publish : 13 Jan 2022, 09:16 PMUpdate : 13 Jan 2022, 10:27 PM
More than 50 people, including dozens of children, were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at Comilla's Nangalkot Upazila on Thursday.
No casualties have been reported so far. Of the injured, 38 with critical injuries were sent to Comilla General Hospital.
Confirming the matter, Upazila Health Officer Deb Das Deb said a group of youths tried to inflate a balloon by connecting it to a gas cylinder at Birulia village of the upazila around 6pm.
“At the time, many villagers gathered at the place in a crowd. Suddenly, the cylinder exploded, injuring dozens in their heads and eyes,” he added.
At least 41 injured were first taken to Nangalkot Upazila Health Complex. However, as the condition of 38 people was critical, they were referred to Comilla General Hospital.
Faruq Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Nangalkot police station, said police were yet to detain those responsible for the incident.
Experts say even though such blasts are nothing new, the authorities can stop the recurrence by monitoring the use of cylinders by balloon vendors. Apart from local administration, law enforcers and community leaders can play a role in creating awareness.
Children among 50 injured in Comilla gas cylinder blast
38 of the injured are in critical condition
More than 50 people, including dozens of children, were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at Comilla's Nangalkot Upazila on Thursday.
No casualties have been reported so far. Of the injured, 38 with critical injuries were sent to Comilla General Hospital.
Confirming the matter, Upazila Health Officer Deb Das Deb said a group of youths tried to inflate a balloon by connecting it to a gas cylinder at Birulia village of the upazila around 6pm.
“At the time, many villagers gathered at the place in a crowd. Suddenly, the cylinder exploded, injuring dozens in their heads and eyes,” he added.
At least 41 injured were first taken to Nangalkot Upazila Health Complex. However, as the condition of 38 people was critical, they were referred to Comilla General Hospital.
Faruq Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Nangalkot police station, said police were yet to detain those responsible for the incident.
Experts say even though such blasts are nothing new, the authorities can stop the recurrence by monitoring the use of cylinders by balloon vendors. Apart from local administration, law enforcers and community leaders can play a role in creating awareness.
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