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Four-Year-Old Girl Killed in Odisha Gas Cylinder Explosion

A family was cooking at home in Arabal village, Odisha, when gas reportedly began leaking from a cylinder pipe.

The leak caught fire, and the cylinder exploded.

The family’s four-year-old daughter died.

Her parents were badly hurt.

They were first taken to Dharmasala and then moved to Cuttack for more medical care.

Police and firefighters came to help.

Authorities began investigating how the leak and explosion happened.

Key facts

Fatality: One four-year-old girl died.
Injuries: Both parents sustained critical injuries.
Location: Arabal village, Jajpur district, Odisha.
Reported cause: A gas leak from the cylinder pipe reportedly led to a fire and explosion.
Initial treatment: The injured couple was first taken to Dharmasala.
Further treatment: The couple was later shifted to Cuttack for advanced medical care.
Response: Dharmasala police and fire services personnel responded and began a rescue operation.
Investigation: Authorities launched an investigation; further details were awaited.

deccanchronicle.com · 2 hrs ago