Uttar Pradesh
Two Killed, Six Injured As Balloon Filling Gas Cylinder Explodes In Varanasi
Varanasi, August 23 (TNA) Two persons, including a women were killed in Varanasi late on Sunday after an explosion in a cylinder used to refill balloons, police said. Six people have also been injured in the blast and they have been admitted to the BHU Trauma Center.
The mishap took place in Ramnagar area. According to information available, Sangeeta (44) and Lalla Seth, the balloon seller were claimed by the blast.
The injured include Gautam (18), Naveen (20), Manju Seth (35), Jai Prakash (35) and Manoj Seth (35) sustained serious. The gas cylinder apparently exploded due to high pressure.