Gopalganj Gas Cylinder Fire – An accident has happened in Gopalganj, Bihar, which has shaken the entire area. A massive fire broke out in Safiabad village in the Baikunthpur police station area late on Tuesday evening due to a leak during the installation of an LPG cylinder. In this accident, 2 children have died, and 17 people have suffered serious burns.
How did the accident happen?
According to the information, a woman was installing a regulator in a newly filled gas cylinder in the house of Singhasan Manjhi of the village. Meanwhile, gas started leaking, and the spark from a nearby lamp ignited the fire. Within no time, the flames engulfed the entire house.
Identification of the dead
The sad thing is that two children are among those who lost their lives in this accident. Seeing the critical condition of 18-year-old Misty Kumari and 5-year-old Ankush Kumar, they were referred to Gorakhpur, but they died on the way.
Villagers engaged in rescue also got burnt
After the fire, hearing the screams of the children, the nearby villagers ran for help. But many villagers also got burnt while trying to extinguish the fire and save their family members. The injured were first taken to the Community Health Centre, where, after first aid, all were referred to Sadar Hospital.
Administration response
As soon as the information about the accident was received, District Magistrate Sameer Saurabh reached Sadar Hospital and took stock of the arrangements for the treatment of the injured. He instructed the doctors to ensure speedy treatment. Along with the team of doctors, 30 paramedical staff have also been deployed in the hospital to take care of the patients.
Know this also
Many children and women are involved in this accident. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the entire village after the incident. The administration has assured that all possible help will be provided to the victims’ families and the incident will be investigated.
Keep these things in mind
Always use caution when installing a gas cylinder. Install the regulator properly and check for leaks. If you smell gas, immediately turn off the cylinder and open windows and doors. Stay away from sparks from lamps or matches.