A helium cylinder used for balloons exploded near Mysore Palace, killing one person and injuring five others. Authorities are investigating the incident. The incident occurred at around 8.30 pm in front of the Jayamartanda gate of the Mysore Palace in the city
Representational image
One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday, said officials.
The incident occurred at around 8.30 pm in front of the Jayamartanda gate of the Mysore Palace in the city.
The balloon seller, identified as Salim (40), son of Khamaruddin and a resident of Tofiya village, Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh, died on the spot.
According to the officials, five people who were near the incident spot also suffered injuries.
The injured have been identified as Shehnaz Shabbir (54), Lakshmi (45), Kotresh Gutte (54), Manjula Nanjangud (29), and Ranjita (30). They have been admitted to the hospital and are receiving medical treatment.
The police are investigating the incident.
Further details awaited.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
