Indore: A tragic incident occurred in Laduna village under Sitamau police station area of Mandsaur district on Friday, where three members of a family and their domestic help sustained severe burn injuries after an LPG cylinder leakage sparked a fire.
Details of the Incident
The accident took place at the residence of 45-year-old Jagdish Rathore. According to sources, when the previous gas cylinder got exhausted, Jagdish attempted to replace it with a new one. As he broke the seal and removed the cap, the gas leaked rapidly under high pressure. The leaked LPG immediately caught fire, reportedly after the gas stove was lit, engulfing the entire kitchen in flames.
Victims and Rescue Efforts
The victims include Jagdish, his wife Radhabai, their 15-year-old daughter Preeti, and 32-year-old domestic help Parmeshwar Bhil. They were all severely injured in the fire. Neighbors rushed to the spot upon hearing their screams. The villagers quickly procured fire extinguishers from a nearby petrol pump and managed to douse the flames, preventing a potential cylinder explosion that could have caused even greater damage.
Medical Treatment
The injured were initially taken to the Sitamau community health centre. Due to the severity of their burns, they were later referred to the Mandsaur District Hospital. Subsequently, they were shifted to a private hospital for specialized care.
This incident highlights the critical importance of handling LPG cylinders with caution. Proper safety measures, such as ensuring the stove is off before replacing a cylinder and checking for leaks, can prevent such tragic accidents.
