Tamil Nadu: Massive gas cylinder blast in Karaikudi injures three during cooking mishap

Tamil Nadu: Massive gas cylinder blast in Karaikudi injures three during cooking mishap Tamil Nadu: Karaikudi Fire and Rescue Department arrived promptly at the site, quickly dousing the blaze and cordoning off the area for safety. Sivaganga:A domestic gas cylinder explosion rocked a residence in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, this morning, leaving three individuals with serious injuries and prompting a rapid emergency response. Incident at Lakshmi's homeThe blast occurred while cooking at Lakshmi's house on Fourth Street, TT Nagar, Karaikudi- home to resident Karuppaiya- causing the cylinder to rupture violently. Ongoing investigationFire officials have contained the fire, with authorities now probing the explosion's cause- likely a gas leak or handling error. Further updates on the victims' health and official findings are awaited as safety checks continue in the neighbourhood.