5 injured as LPG cylinder explodes in Geeta Colony

Five members of a family were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded in a residential building in Geeta Colony area of East Delhi.

New Delhi: Five members of a family were injured after an LPG cylinder exploded in a residential building in Geeta Colony area of East Delhi on Monday, fire officials said.

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Fire department was informed about the blaze at around 6.40 am and three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. 

The fire was brought under control at around 7.15 am.

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The five injured persons have been rushed to the Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital. (PTI)