Hyderabad, Nov. 23 -- One person was killed and two others were injured in a cooking gas cylinder explosion at Kamangalli under the Madhuranagar Police Station limits on Sunday afternoon.

The blast occurred while the family was preparing lunch, triggering a fire that quickly engulfed the house.

Upon receiving the information, a fire tender rushed to the spot and brought the flames under control. The injured were immediately shifted to Gandhi Hospital for treatment.

The deceased was identified as Sonu Bai (40).

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