A man sustained serious burn injuries following a PNG pipeline explosion that triggered a massive fire in a residential house in West Delhi's Paschim Vihar area on Wednesday. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, causing panic among local residents.
Incident Details
The blast occurred when a PNG pipeline ruptured, leading to a sudden fire that engulfed the house. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Ramesh Kumar, was asleep at the time of the explosion. He suffered severe burns on his face, arms, and torso. Neighbors rushed to the spot and alerted the fire department.
Fire tenders were dispatched to the location, and the blaze was brought under control after nearly an hour of effort. The victim was extricated from the house and taken to a nearby hospital, where he is reported to be in critical condition.
Investigation Underway
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the pipeline rupture. Preliminary reports suggest a possible gas leak that led to the explosion. The police have registered a case and are questioning residents to ascertain the sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of PNG pipelines in densely populated areas. Residents have demanded a thorough inspection of the pipeline network to prevent future accidents.
