House Collapses Due to Cylinder Blast in Haryana, 11 Burnt: 7 Children Suffer 60% Burns, Pregnant Woman Critical; Explosion During LPG Refill

On Thursday morning in Yamunanagar, Haryana, 11 people—including 7 children and 2 women—sustained severe injuries following an LPG cylinder explosion. All of them suffered burns covering 50 to 60 percent of their bodies. One of the injured is a pregnant woman whose condition is critical. The force of the blast caused the walls of the house to collapse and even resulted in cracks appearing in the ceiling slab. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM, while gas was being transferred from a large cylinder to a smaller one inside the house.

Reports suggest that a sudden, loud explosion occurred during the gas transfer process, causing fire to engulf the entire house and trapping the people present inside. The blast was so powerful that it triggered panic in the surrounding area, prompting neighbors to rush to the scene to offer assistance. The injured were subsequently referred from the Civil Hospital to the PGI (Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) for advanced treatment.

According to reports, two filled gas cylinders were kept in the room where the explosion took place; fortunately, these cylinders were not caught in the blast. Additionally, several other individuals had been present in the room earlier but had left for work at a nearby factory just moments before the explosion occurred.

**All in Critical Condition; Undergoing Treatment**

Upon receiving news of the incident in Salempur village, ambulances immediately arrived at the scene, and all the injured individuals were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Jagadhri. After receiving preliminary treatment there, 10 of the injured were referred to the PGI. The condition of several victims is reported to be critical. All the injured individuals are said to belong to migrant families. Approximately 17 rooms in this locality are occupied by migrant workers residing there with their families.

Upon being informed of the incident, the police also arrived at the scene and have initiated an investigation into the matter. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the accident likely occurred due to negligence. **These Individuals Were Injured in the Cylinder Accident**

The injured include Shanti (daughter of Vijender, 4), Shubhavati (daughter of Gajender, 11), Neha (daughter of Bende Raj, 9), Reena (wife of Gajender, 40), Saraswati (daughter of Vrinda Lal, 10), Sangeeta (wife of Ramsaran, 20)—who is two months pregnant—Simran (daughter of Gajender, 2 months), Vijayanti (daughter of Yogender, 6), Ramsaran (son of Ramvilas, 43), Ramgyan (son of Harichand, 43), and Anshu (daughter of Bhutan Thakur, 8).

**Up to 60 Percent of Bodies Burned**

With the exception of Anshu, all the victims have sustained burns ranging from 50 to 60 percent. Consequently, the remaining 10 patients have been referred to PGI Chandigarh with the assistance of four ambulances. Anshu is currently undergoing treatment at the Jagadhri Civil Hospital. Following the accident, two surgeons at the Jagadhri Civil Hospital immediately attended to the patients. DC Preeti also contacted the hospital to inquire about the condition of the injured.

**Many People Had Left the Room Just Half an Hour Earlier**

Eyewitnesses state that had this accident occurred half an hour earlier, the consequences could have been far more severe, as most of the migrant workers were present in their rooms at that time. They had subsequently left to go work at the factory.

**Injured Victim Says: Accident Caused by Leaking Cylinder**

Meanwhile, one of the injured victims, Ramsaran, explained that they were cooking food on a stove set up outside the room. Two gas cylinders were kept nearby, one of which was leaking. Suddenly, the leaking cylinder toppled over and fell into the room; this caused the entire gas content to leak inside, which then ignited upon contact with the stove's flame outside, resulting in a fireball and an explosion.

**SHO States: Accident Occurred While Transferring Gas Between Cylinders**

Tarsem Kumar, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Jagadhri Sadar Police Station, stated that preliminary information suggests the accident occurred while gas was being transferred from one cylinder to another inside the room. Currently, the police are investigating the matter. The actual cause of the accident will only be determined after the investigation. A forensic team has also arrived at the scene. Members of two families have been injured in this accident.