Oxygen tank explosion in Hyderabad injures three at Jalpally
An explosion involving two oxygen tanks in Hyderabad’s Jalpally area caused panic and injured three people. The blast damaged nearby houses, with partial roof collapses reported. Police shifted the injured to hospital, and an investigation is underway.
Hyderabad: Panic prevailed for a while due to the sudden explosion of oxygen tanks, reportedly injuring three persons at Jalpally in Pahadishareef, a suburb, on Monday.
As per information available, two oxygen tanks, reportedly used for medical purposes, exploded almost simultaneously in an emergency situation. The powerful blast caused severe structural damage to nearby houses, with some rooftops partially collapsing. Three people were injured in the incident.
On receiving information, the Pahadishareef police reached the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby private hospital. Officials have yet to confirm the exact reason behind the blast. Investigation is on.
