This Article is From Jun 22, 2015

Class 10 Student Dies in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul After Cylinder Explodes at Home

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Local police suspect that a leak in the cylinder may have led to the explosion.

Chennai: A class 10 student died at her home after an LPG cylinder exploded early on Monday morning in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district.

The accident happened at 5:30 am, when 15-year-old Kaaviya lit the stove to make coffee. Her elder brother, who came to rescue her also suffered burn injuries.

Local police suspect that a leak in the cylinder may have led to the explosion.

"We suspect its a case of gas leak, We are currently investigating," said Inspector Ulaganathan.

Kaaviya was an orphan. She lived with her grandparents in Natham village, police said.
 
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