Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 1 (ANI): One person was killed in a blast due to a biogas plant leak in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, the police said on Wednesday.

As many as four people sustained grave injuries, added the police.

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The incident took place under the Bithri Chainpur police station limits in Bareilly.

"One person died while four were injured in a blast which occurred after a biogas plant leak here under the Bithri Chainpur police station limits in Bareilly. The injured are undergoing treatment at the Rohilkhand Medical College", said Rahul Bhathi, Superintendent of Police (Bareilly).

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Meanwhile, a five-member team has been formed in order to look into the possible negligence leading to the blast, the SP added.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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