A sudden gas cylinder blast at a residence in Kannambathur, Puthukkad, on Friday afternoon resulted in injuries to two individuals. The accident took place around 2 pm when a gas leak in the kitchen ignited, causing an explosion.

The injured are identified as Bindu, who lives in the house, and Ashokan, a technician from Vattanathra, who had come to service the gas cylinder. Both sustained burn injuries in the incident.

Local residents reported hearing a powerful blast followed by flames bursting out. The explosion shattered glass windows, scorched curtains, and destroyed a mobile phone that was left on the kitchen countertop. Additionally, the blast damaged the bathroom door and the ceiling fan.

After the explosion, the two victims rushed outside screaming for assistance. Nearby residents immediately came to their aid and helped transport them to the Puthukkad Taluk Hospital. Later, due to the severity of their injuries, both were shifted to a private hospital in Thrissur for specialized medical treatment.

The police and fire department reached the site promptly and started an investigation into the circumstances that led to the gas leak. Authorities are still examining the exact cause of the mishap.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety measures taken while handling cooking gas cylinders and the importance of timely maintenance and vigilance to prevent such dangerous accidents.