Scrap Shop Explosion: Tragedy Averted but Claims One Life
An explosion at a scrap shop on Hambran Road resulted in the death of Chandan Kumar and injured Phool Kumar Paswan. Initial reports suggest a paint drum with inflammable chemicals caused the explosion. Nearby CCTV cameras documented events leading up to the blast, which shattered window panes.
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A devastating explosion tore through a scrap shop on Hambran Road, resulting in one fatality and leaving another individual injured, authorities reported on Tuesday.
Chandan Kumar, 40, succumbed to injuries at the scene, while his colleague, Phool Kumar Paswan, 60, is recovering and out of immediate danger. The explosion shattered nearby windows and reverberated throughout the community.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a paint drum, allegedly thrown into the fire by the deceased, triggered the explosion due to inflammable chemicals. The Station House Officer, Inspector Pritipal Singh, confirmed the incident's cause and noted CCTV evidence corroborating the events.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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