Tragic LPG Cylinder Explosion Claims Three Lives in Pune
LPG cylinder blast kills 35-year-old man, elderly parents in Pune’s Wagholi
The Times Of India
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A tragic LPG cylinder explosion in Wagholi, Pune, resulted in the deaths of 35-year-old Pandurang Gitte and his elderly parents, Vishnu and Vrindavani. His daughter, Niharika, survived by jumping from the balcony, while his wife was unharmed in the bathroom during the incident.
- 01The victims were identified as Pandurang Gitte (35), his father Vishnu (80), and mother Vrindavani (70).
- 02Pandurang's daughter, Niharika (6), escaped by jumping from the balcony and was caught by a tenant.
- 03The explosion occurred while Pandurang was changing an LPG cylinder, leading to a suspected gas leak.
- 04Firefighters from multiple stations responded to the scene, and the injured were taken to Sassoon General Hospital.
- 05Pandurang died shortly after arriving at the hospital, while his parents succumbed to their injuries later that evening.
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In a tragic incident in Wagholi, Pune, a 35-year-old man, Pandurang Gitte, and his elderly parents, Vishnu and Vrindavani, lost their lives due to an LPG cylinder explosion caused by a suspected gas leak. The explosion occurred early Friday morning while Pandurang was changing an empty cylinder. His six-year-old daughter, Niharika, miraculously escaped by jumping from the balcony, landing safely in the arms of a tenant, Tanaji Botule, who witnessed the explosion. Pandurang's wife, Rajashri, was in the bathroom at the time and was unharmed. Emergency services responded promptly, with multiple fire stations sending teams to control the blaze and transport the injured to Sassoon General Hospital. While Pandurang died shortly after arrival, his parents succumbed to their injuries later in the day. The incident highlights the dangers associated with LPG usage in households, particularly during cylinder changes.
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The incident raises awareness about the dangers of LPG cylinder handling and safety measures in households.
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