Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) A 25-year-old construction worker was injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded following a fire at a shanty in Santacruz west area here on Saturday morning, police said.
The incident occurred at Ambewadi locality on Golibar Road, an official said.
“A fire broke out in a shanty meant for workers at a construction site. Those present there started dousing flames, but a cylinder exploded suddenly,” he said.
A construction worker suffered injuries in the mishap, he added.
On being alerted, a water tanker and an ambulance were rushed to the spot. The injured person was taken to a nearby hospital, the official said. PTI ZA NP
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