Oxygen cylinder blast in Okhla kills 1, injures 4

One person was killed and four others injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded near a community hall in Okhla Phase-1 on Wednesday, officials said.

The incident was reported around 11 am, following which three water tenders and one multi-casualty first responder vehicle were rushed to the spot.

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The oxygen cylinder blast killed one person on the spot, while four others sustained injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital, officials said.

Further details about the incident and the identity of the deceased were awaited.

(With PTI inputs)