14 October 2024

Gas cylinder blast kills 3, injures 20 in Lakshmipur

By Redoy K

Three people were killed and 20 injured in a gas cylinder explosion on a bus in Lakshmipur district, Bangladesh. The incident occurred around 2 am at Green Life Filling Station while the bus was refueling. Victims included CNG-run autorickshaw drivers and bus drivers. Fire services responded, recovering bodies and rescuing the injured. Ten severely injured individuals were transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The accident was attributed to the use of a substandard gas cylinder. Authorities are investigating the incident.READ FULL