Six people were burned in two separate explosions caused by gas pipeline leak in Dhaka’s Uttara and Mirpur on Saturday morning.
In Uttarkhan, Uttara, a fire broke out in a house due to a gas line leak, injuring three people — Hasna Hena (40), Akhi (30), and Ali Hossain (50).
They were rescued around 7:30am and admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon of the institute, said Ali Hossain sustained 100 per cent burns, Hasna Hena 60 per cent, and Akhi 15 per cent. The condition of Ali Hossain and Hasna Hena is critical.
Meanwhile, in Paikpara, Mirpur, an explosion occurred when a cigarette was lit near a gas pipeline. Miraj, Sujon, and Biplob suffered burns in the incident.
They were brought to the emergency department of the burn institute around 4:30am. Physician Shawon said Miraj received 15 per cent burns, Sujon 24 per cent, and Biplob 10 per cent.
