Eight people sustained severe burns in a gas explosion caused by a leakage in Narayanganj’s Dhakeshwari 2 area early Monday.
The incident occurred at around 3:30 am when a gas line leakage led to a sudden explosion, engulfing the victims in flames. They were immediately rushed to the emergency department of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
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Dr Shaon Bin Rahman, resident Surgeon at the hospital, said most of the victims have suffered major burns. Their condition remained critical as doctors continue treatment.
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