Delhi: 11 injured after LPG cylinder blast triggers factory collapse in Mukundpur

Rescue operation underway at the blast site in north Delhi’s Mukundpur area. PIC/PTI

Eleven people were wounded, one of them in a critical state, after a single-storey utensil colouring factory collapsed following an LPG cylinder blast in north Delhi's Mukundpur area on Tuesday morning, officials said.

The incident occurred at Gali No. 1, Ishu Vihar, Mukundpur-II, near the cremation ground. According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call reporting the blast was received at 9.37 am. The caller informed authorities that several residents were feared trapped under the debris.

Hareshwar Swami, DCP (Outernorth), said police received information about the blast and collapse around 9.30 am. "Eleven people have been rescued. One woman suffered burn injuries and is in a critical condition. She has been referred to Safdarjung Hospital," Swami said.

"We got to know that a factory was being operated from the building. We also found many gas cylinders. The process of transferring gas from big cylinders to small ones was taking place and that appears to be the possible reason behind the blast," Swami said.

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