One injured person, who was taken to the hospital, lost his leg...
At least one person died, and others were injured late on Friday evening after an oxygen cylinder exploded while being unloaded near a private hospital on Bhoothnath Road, under the jurisdiction of Agamkuan police station, said police on Saturday.
The injured person, who was taken to the hospital, lost his leg, according to a police officer.
An explosion occurred near a hospital while oxygen cylinders were being unloaded, causing widespread panic in the area. According to officials, the blast was intense, prompting people to flee in all directions. The individual unloading the cylinders was killed on the spot, while another person in close proximity sustained critical injuries, including the loss of a leg.
The injured individual was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment. Authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, which has raised concerns about safety protocols during the handling of medical equipment.
A scooter parked near the hospital was also damaged in the blast, he added.
A police team from Agamkuan police station reached the scene and has initiated an investigation.
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