Balloon gas cylinder explodes near Mysuru Palace, one killed, four injured

A person was killed, and four others were injured in a balloon gas cylinder blast near Karnataka's Mysuru Palace on Thursday, said officials. As per the officials, the accident happened near the Jayamarthanda Gate of Mysore Palace at around 8:30 pm.

The explosion occurred near the Mysuru Palace while a gas cylinder was being used to fill gas balloons. The impact of the



blast caused panic in the area, as a large number of people had arrived for the exhibition due to the Christmas vacation.

The balloon vendor was killed on the spot after a gas cylinder used to fill balloons exploded. Four others were injured, including a woman who sustained serious injuries. All four injured individuals have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.