Hyderabad : In a distressing incident on Saturday afternoon, an explosion at a scrap yard in Musheerabad resulted in serious injuries to one individual. The victim, identified as Ghouseuddin, an employee at the scrap yard, sustained severe injuries while handling some materials.
Reports indicate that the unfortunate incident occurred as Ghouseuddin came into contact with a small box containing liquid substances. According to authorities, it is suspected that Ghouseuddin either attempted to open the box or inadvertently triggered the explosion by mishandling it within the premises.
Musheerabad Inspector E Jahangeer Yadav offered insight into the incident, stating, “We suspect Ghouseuddin tried to open the box or forcefully threw it down in the premises when there was an explosion. We suspect some chemical or paint was stored in the box and it exploded due to a reaction.
Following the explosion, the injured victim was promptly transported to Gandhi Hospital for urgent medical attention. At present, Ghouseuddin is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Local law enforcement swiftly responded to the incident upon receiving information. A team specializing in gathering clues also visited the site to conduct a thorough examination. In light of the circumstances, a case has been registered to further investigate the incident.
As authorities work to ascertain the precise cause of the explosion, the incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers inherent in handling substances of unknown origin and composition. Further updates on the investigation are anticipated in due course.
