Hyderabad: A massive explosion rocked a scrap shop in Church Colony, Ramanthapur, on Sunday afternoon, triggering a fire and leaving a person critically injured.
According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred suddenly while metal was being cut at the shop. Flames engulfed the premises immediately afterward, causing panic in the neighbourhood.
Scrap dealer Parashuram reportedly suffered severe injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Gandhi Hospital, and reports suggest around 70 percent of his body was burnt. Two fire engines reached the spot soon after being alerted, and firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control. Police and fire officials are expected to investigate the exact cause of the explosion, including whether a gas cylinder or flammable material was involved.
Further details are awaited.
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