Five Injured in IIT Bombay Hostel Gas Leak Flare-up
A gas leak from a cylinder pipe triggered a flare-up at IIT Bombay's Hostel No. 6, leaving five people, including two minors, injured.
A terrifying incident unfolded at the prestigious IIT Bombay campus in Powai when a gas leak from a cylinder pipe triggered a sudden flare-up at a student hostel. The accident, which occurred late Thursday night, left five people injured, including two young minors.
Chaos at Hostel No. 6
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the emergency was reported to Rajawadi Hospital at approximately 10:24 pm. The incident took place within the premises of Hostel No. 6. As news of the flare-up spread, police and BMC ward staff were immediately mobilized to the site to manage the situation and prevent further escalation.
Medical officials from Rajawadi Hospital confirmed that five individuals sustained injuries during the mishap. While the situation was intense, all victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Details of the Injured
The victims have been identified as follows:
- Ansh Ahirwar (12) and Tahjib Aalam (9): Both minors were transferred to Kasturba Hospital for treatment.
- Shivkumar Singh (34) and Anilkumar Yadav (23): Also shifted to Kasturba Hospital.
- Ishwar Singh (37): Admitted to Rajawadi Hospital for medical attention.
Separate Fire Incident in Mulund East
In a related development, another fire emergency was reported at Navghar in Mulund East. A fire broke out at a labour camp (G+1 structure) established for construction workers at the BMC PAP Project site.
Initial reports suggest that a small fire at the site escalated into a major incident following a gas cylinder explosion. Witnesses reported that seven gas cylinders exploded during the blaze. Fortunately, all occupants of the premises were safely evacuated before the situation could turn fatal. Fire Brigade personnel rushed to the scene, and while firefighting operations were conducted, no casualties were reported in the Mulund incident. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of both the IIT Bombay flare-up and the Mulund explosion.