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Mumbai: Gas cylinder explodes in hotel, 8 killed

India Blooms News Service | | Oct 17, 2015, at 01:32 am

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS) A gas cylinder explosion at a hospital in Mumbai has left eight people dead on Friday, reports said.

The incident occurred at around 1 pm.

The blast took place at Hotel City Kinara in Kurla West area, a BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) official was quoted as saying by Mid Day.

Two fire engines, water tankers and 3 ambulances went to the spot.

The fire has been brought under control.

#Mumbai # Gas explosion # Mumbai cylinder explosion # Mumbai hotel explosion

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