At least four people were killed and 18 others injured in a powerful explosion in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathyasai district on Wednesday, a police official said. The explosion demolished at least two houses.
Earlier, Sri Sathyasai District Superintendent of Police S Satish said the explosion took place around 12.30 pm.
“Four people have died so far and 18 others have been injured, including one in critical condition,” an official told PTI.
He said laborers from Telangana lived in the house where the explosion took place.
Although the explosion was attributed to a gas cylinder explosion, it may not be limited to a gas cylinder, given the intensity of the blast, an official swap quoted by PTI said.
Further details are awaited.
