CHENNAI: A 52-year-old woman died, while four of her family members suffered injuries in a fire that broke out due to a gas leak at their house in Avadi on Monday night.
The victim was identified as Roja, 52 of Kovilpathagai in Avadi. She was living with her son Shankar Raja, his wife Anitha, grandchildren Krithika, 11 and Gautham, 9.
On Monday night, Roja switched on the stove to make coffee when the cylinder exploded, leading to a fire. Hearing the loud thud, the neighbours alerted the Avadi fire services personnel.
They rescued Roja, and four others and rushed them to Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital where Roja succumbed to her burn injuries. The condition of four others is said to be critical.
Investigations revealed that the family changed the cylinder’s regulator two days back. Police suspect that the regulator to be not fixed properly which caused leakage.
Avadi Tank factory police have registered a case and are investigating.
Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!
Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!
Click here for iOS
Click here for Android