COX’S BAZAR, Jan 22, 2021 (BSS) – At least three people were killed
and nine others injured in a gas cylinder explosion in Matarbari area
in Moheshkhali upazila of the district today.
The victims were Mohammad Ehsan, 12, son of Jahangir Alam of Dakshin
Miyaji Para of Matarbari Union, Sadequl Islam Rahat, 13, son of
Faridul Alam resident of Matarbari union of Sikdarpara and Mohammad
Alamgir, 42, resident of Badarkhali area in Chakaria upazila of the
district.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Moheshkhali Abdul Hai said the incident
took place around 10.30am at Matarbari High School ground when a
balloon seller filling balloons with gas. At one stage, the gas
cylinder exploded, leaving Mohammad Ehsan dead on the spot and
wounding couple of minors.
Later, the injured were sent to the Chakaria Upazila Hospital and
Chittagong Medical College Hospital.
Of them, Sadequl Islam Rahat died on the way to hospital and
Mohammad Alamgir a balloon seller and owner of the gas cylinder died
at the hospital, the OC said.