2 killed in blast at oxygen plant in Lucknow

As many as two people were killed while six others got critically injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded during the refilling process in Lucknow. Efforts are on to ascertain the identity of the victims.

Lucknow: Two people died and six others got seriously injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded during the refilling process here on Wednesday, police said.

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The incident took place at an oxygen plant in the Chinhat area of the city, Station House Officer (SHO) Dhananjay Pandey said, adding efforts were on to ascertain the identity of the victims, who died on the spot.

The injured have been admitted to a local hospital.

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Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the incident and expressed grief over the loss of lives.

The fire has been doused and rescue operations are underway.
The District Magistrate and the Police Commissioner are on the site.
(with inputs from agencies)

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