Delhi: Fireman killed, four injured in cylinder blast

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Feb 24 2017 | 10:42 AM IST

In a tragic incident, one fireman was killed and four other suffered serious injuries after an LPG cylinder exploded in Vikaspuri.

The untoward accident took place when the firemen were trying to douse the flames that broke out in a store.

While the firemen tried to control to billowing flames, it was then when a cylinder exploded causing the death of one personnel.

The injured have been rushed to the nearby hospital for further medical aid.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Feb 24 2017 | 10:17 AM IST

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