15 injured in gas-cylinder explosion in Panadura

15 injured in gas-cylinder explosion in Panadura

December 22, 2015   01:41 pm

At least 15 people were injured in an apparent gas-cylinder explosion at a factory in Panadura this morning (22), the police said.


The incident occurred at around 10.00 a.m. in Keselwatta area in Panadura, according to the police.


The injured persons have been admitted to the Nagoda hospital for treatments.

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