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Nine injured after gas explosion rips through house in India

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Nine injured after gas explosion rips through house

A gas explosion caused a house to collapse, injuring nine residents in India.

An LPG cylinder exploded in a neighbourhood in Mumbai on Thursday 6 June.

Footage shows the aftermath of the incident, where the entire roof of the building and the adjacent shop were severely damaged.

According to an official, the explosion caused structural damage and resulted in a huge fire.

Two minors and three women were among those injured.

The individuals involved in the accident were rushed to Shatabdi Hospital and received immediate treatment.

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