Agra, Aug. 23 -- A major accident occurred in the Pura Jasol village under the Bah police station area of Agra on Friday night, when a gas leak from a domestic cylinder led to a sudden fire, leaving 14 people severely injured. The incident took place around 10 PM, creating panic in the locality.
The mishap started at the residence of Jitendra, a local resident, where a gas leak was reported. Upon noticing the leak, Jitendra went into the kitchen to inspect the cylinder. However, a fire broke out suddenly, trapping him inside the kitchen. Unable to open the door in time, he was engulfed in flames.
Hearing the screams of Jitendra's wife and children, neighbours rushed to help. According to eyewitnesses, Jitendra eventually managed to open t...