Six members of family die in gas cylinder explosion in Delhi

A fire in a transformer in Delhi's Bijwasan area spread to two shanties nearby, and caused a gas cylinder explosion in which six members of a family were killed.

A fire in a transformer in Delhi's Bijwasan area spread to two shanties nearby, leading to a gas cylinder explosion in which six members of a family, including four minors, were killed early Thursday, officials said. The officials said they received a call regarding a fire in a transformer at Valmiki Colony around 12.30 am, following which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Later, police received a PCR call regarding a cylinder explosion in Valmiki Colony.