Assam: Cylinder explosion at Fancy Bazaar in Guwahati injures eight L&T workers

Guwahati: A suspected cylinder blast at Fancy Bazar Ghat in Guwahati city of Assam on Wednesday (June 26) left at least eight labourers injured.

The incident occurred while the labourers, belonging to L&T company, were engaged in bridge construction work at the site.

According to initial reports, the explosion, which took place in the morning, is believed to have been caused by a technical issue with one of the gas cylinders being used in the construction process.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud blast followed by chaos as workers and bystanders rushed to aid the injured.

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Emergency services were promptly called to the scene, and the injured labourers were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The condition of the labourers is currently unknown.

Preliminary assessments suggest that a malfunction in the gas cylinder might have triggered the blast.

(More details awaited)