Latest News | Three Injured in LPG Cylinder Explosion in West Delhi's Uttam Nagar

New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI) Three people, including a 11-year-old girl, were injured when an LPG cylinder exploded in a residential building in west Delhi's Uttam Nagar area, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials said on Monday.

DFS chief Atul Garg said they received information about the explosion and the collapse of the building's second floor at 2.15 pm.

Also Read | Kalyan Satta Matka King: What Is Satta Matka? Are Betting and Gambling Legal or Illegal in India?.

"We managed to douse the flames by 3.35 pm. However, during the operation, an 18-year-old boy, Nakul, sustained burn injuries and was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital," Garg said.

He said that 11-year-old Surbhi suffered leg injury after she jumped from the house and was sent to a private clinic for treatment.

Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Proposal Submitted to Govt for Hike in DA, Basic Pay and Pension; Know How Much Salary Will Increase If New Pay Commission is Implemented.

Reena (22), from the adjacent house, received a head injury due to the wall collapse, the DFS chief said.

"Reena was also rushed to a nearby private clinic by local people. The affected building comprises ground plus four storeys and was constructed on 42 sq yards," Garg added.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)