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Gas explosion in Dhaka Udyan leaves woman burned
A woman suffered burn injuries in a gas line explosion early Thursday morning at a residence in Dhaka Udyan, Mohammadpur, authorities said.
The incident occurred at a house named Haque Villa on 2nd Road, Block B.
Parul Akter, 32, sustained serious burns in the explosion and was later taken to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, where she was admitted to the female HDU of the emergency department.
Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at the institute, confirmed that Parul suffered burns covering approximately 22% of her body, reports UNB.
According to her sister-in-law, Fahima Akter, Parul’s brother Mizan manages the house. She said the gas line had a leakage, which had been reported to the property owners but went unaddressed. “The explosion happened when the water motor switch was turned on. My sister-in-law was burned and then rushed to the hospital,” she said.
The house owner, Shafiullah Jewel, told UNB that he was unaware of the gas leak. “My wife and I manage the house. The explosion occurred when the motor switch was turned on last night. Upon learning about it, we immediately arranged for her treatment at the National Burn Institute and are covering all medical expenses,” he said.