One injured in gas cylinder blast in Khulna
One was severely injured in an explosion of ammonia gas cylinder yesterday morning in Lockpur Frozen Fish processing company at Lockpur village under Rupsha upazila of Khulna district.
The injured was identified as Humayun Kabir, an officer of Khulna Fire Brigade unit.
The explosion occurred due to leakage in the ammonia gas pipe, said Badrul Alam, station officer of Khulna Fire Brigade unit.
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Firemen brought emission of gas under control after one hour of frantic efforts.