3 die of asphyxiation due to refrigerator explosion near Chennai

The explosion led smoke to fill the house. The neighbours on noticing fire, broke open the door. Girija (63), Girija's younger sister Radha (55) and cousin Ramkumar (48) died due to suffocation.

DT NEXT Bureau

Updated:4th Nov, 2022 at 9:53 AM

CHENNAI: Three family members died of suffocation after a flat in RR Brindavan apartments near Urapakkam railway station in Chengalpattu was gutted to fire at 4 am this morning, as a refrigerator in the house exploded due to electrical short circuit.

The explosion led smoke to fill the house. The neighbours on noticing fire, broke open the door. Girija (63), Girija's younger sister Radha (55) and cousin Ramkumar (48) died due to suffocation.

Ramkumar's wife Bhargavi (35) and his daughter Aradhana (6) are under critical condition at Chromepet Government Hospital.

They family had arrived from Dubai, on November 2 to pay homage to their relative who died last year due to poor health and were residing at the house where the accident occured.

Guduvancherry Police and Maraimalai Nagar Fire and Rescue personnel reached the spot and sent the deceased to Chengalpattu Government Hospital.

3 die of asphyxiation due to refrigerator explosion near Chennai

The explosion led smoke to fill the house. The neighbours on noticing fire, broke open the door. Girija (63), Girija's younger sister Radha (55) and cousin Ramkumar (48) died due to suffocation.

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