Gas Explosion Injures 3 in Thane, Maharashtra
On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, a gas explosion in a scrap shop in Mumbra Kausa, Thane, injured at least three people and caused significant property damage.
Explosion Incident Details
According to a civic official, including a 10-year-old boy, three individuals were injured in the blast. The explosion, believed to be caused by a leak from an LPG cylinder, occurred around 6 a.m. at a ground-floor scrap shop in the ‘Mudhal Park’ residential building. Residents were promptly evacuated following the incident.
Response and Investigation
As the cause of the explosion remains unknown, authorities have engaged the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) to conduct an investigation. Yasin Tadvi, the chief of the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC), reported that the blast’s intensity was so significant that it affected an adjacent building and caused damage to multiple shops. The building where the explosion occurred was evacuated, with more than 70 people being rescued and the structure subsequently sealed.
Damage and Evacuations
The explosion resulted in the collapse of the scrap shop’s wall and caused damage to neighboring shops, as well as significant harm to a nearby car and rickshaw. Additionally, the building sustained cracks and is now in a precarious state. Three individuals, identified as Azhar Sheikh (40), Arshu Sayyed (10), and Zeenat Mulani (50), sustained minor injuries in the incident.
Continued Investigation
Efforts to determine the exact cause of the explosion are ongoing, with suspicions pointing to gas leakage from a commercial cooking gas cylinder kept in the scrap shop. Although the cylinder itself remains intact, authorities suspect that the blast was triggered by the gas leak. The investigation continues with the support of the BDDS.
It is essential to prioritize safety and caution in the aftermath of such incidents to prevent further harm and damage.