Tragic House Explosion in Cuttack Claims Three Lives, Including Young Child
A devastating explosion rocked a residential house in Cuttack's Mahajanpur area under Jagatpur police jurisdiction on Thursday evening, resulting in the tragic deaths of three family members. The victims included two women and a four-year-old girl, who all succumbed to critical burn injuries sustained during the powerful blast.
Details of the Fatal Incident
According to police reports, the explosion occurred at approximately 6:15 PM when Sudhansubala Nayak (34) and her mother-in-law Pravati Nayak (60) were allegedly handling firecracker materials inside their home. Sudhansubala's young daughter was present in the same room at the time of the catastrophic blast.
The sudden explosion triggered an intense fire that caused significant structural damage to the house. The force of the blast was so powerful that it led to the collapse of the asbestos roof, trapping all three family members inside the burning structure. They sustained severe and extensive burn injuries in the incident.
Emergency Response and Medical Treatment
Neighbors who heard the massive explosion immediately rushed to the scene and alerted both fire services and local police authorities. Emergency responders worked quickly to extract the injured family members from the damaged house.
The victims were initially transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. Due to the severity of their burn injuries, they were subsequently shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital for advanced treatment. Despite receiving medical care at the specialized facility, all three family members tragically succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
Ongoing Investigation into the Explosion
Police authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Investigators are working to verify whether firecrackers were being manufactured or stored illegally at the residential property. The probe aims to establish the circumstances that led to this fatal incident and whether any safety regulations were violated.
This tragic event has shocked the local community in Cuttack and raised serious concerns about the handling of hazardous materials in residential areas. The investigation continues as authorities seek to prevent similar incidents in the future through proper enforcement of safety protocols and regulations.
