A tragic gas cylinder explosion occurred at a restaurant on Puri’s iconic Bada Danda (Grand Road), leaving four people critically injured.
The powerful blast caused severe structural damage, resulting in the collapse of the restaurant’s ceiling.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to conduct rescue operations and shift the injured victims to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident and check safety compliance at the establishment.
Further details are awaited.
