Explosion in Gwalior's Legacy Plaza Injures Two
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Synopsis
On March 5, a significant blast occurred in Legacy Plaza in Gwalior, injuring two individuals critically. The police are investigating the cause, which may involve a gas leak or a chemical explosion. The incident has alarmed local residents.
Key Takeaways
- A powerful explosion took place in Gwalior's Legacy Plaza.
- Two individuals were critically injured and hospitalized.
- Potential causes include a gas leak or chemical explosion.
- The blast caused extensive damage to nearby buildings.
- Authorities are actively investigating the incident.
Bhopal, March 5 (NationPress) A substantial and suspicious explosion shook a seven-story structure known as 'Legacy Plaza' in the Gola Ka Mandir police station area of Morar, located in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, on Wednesday.
The blast resulted in two individuals, including a woman, sustaining critical injuries. Both victims experienced severe burn injuries and have been hospitalized in serious condition.
One of the injured, Rachna Jaat, owns two flats within the building.
While the police have not confirmed their ages, they stated that both individuals are approximately 35 years old.
The explosion occurred in a flat on the first floor in the early hours of the morning, with such intensity that it caused considerable damage to nearby structures, shattering glass windows and creating noticeable cracks in the walls.
Despite the air-conditioner and cooking gas cylinder remaining intact in the flat, law enforcement has not dismissed the potential for a chemical explosion.
An officer communicated to IANS by phone that the blast took place on the first floor around 3 a.m. Initial investigations indicate that a gas leak from the cooking gas cylinder may have triggered the explosion, although the definitive cause will be confirmed through a forensic analysis.
The police disclosed that both victims are relatives and part of a larger family residing in surrounding areas.
Rachna Jaat lives on the seventh floor of the building but had been staying in the flat where the explosion occurred with her relative, Anil Jaat, who is a resident of Morar.
Anil has suffered over 80 percent burn injuries, while Rachna is also critically hurt. Both are currently receiving treatment at JH Hospital in Gwalior.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, the police promptly arrived at the scene and called in the bomb disposal squad.
No fatalities were recorded at the site, aside from the critically injured victims. The police are actively investigating to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
The event has left residents of Legacy Plaza and nearby areas feeling alarmed and anxious. Authorities, including the municipal corporation, FSL, and other agencies, are conducting thorough investigations to uncover the truth behind the explosion.
