LPG cylinder blast in Chennai kills 2 kids, 4 others
NewsBytes | March 15, 2026 6:39 PM CST
Neighbors helped rescue victims, alerted emergency services
The victims were identified as Theeran (1.5 years) and Krishika (four), who sadly didn't survive.
Their parents Sanjay (31) and Sonia (26), Sonia's mother Chitra (46), and a seven-year-old neighbor Pradeep were seriously injured; doctors said some injured suffered burns while others were hurt by falling debris.
Neighbors rushed to help pull victims out and alert emergency services. Firefighters and police arrived shortly after; firefighters cleared debris and helped shift the injured to hospitals.
Early investigation points to a possible gas leak from the household LPG cylinder.
Police are checking for leaks or mishandling, while engineers assess if nearby homes are safe.
The area is currently sealed off for safety checks.
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