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Gas Explosion
Contained
3 sources
45 casualties
1 entities

Gas cylinder explosion in Mymensingh leaves 45 hospitalized

A gas cylinder explosion and subsequent leak occurred at a workshop in the Golpukur Par area of Mymensingh city on Monday evening while an old cylinder was being cut. The resulting toxic gas spread caused 45 people to suffer from respiratory distress and nausea, requiring hospitalization, with one victim reported in critical condition in the ICU.

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 at 03:00 amGolpukur Par, near Moitree Tower, Mymensingh City

Involved entities

1 Record
Old gas cylinder
Hazardous Material
Other

Agencies deployed

Bangladesh Police

Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security

Provided updates on the number of victims and hospital admissions.

Fire Service and Civil Defence

First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies

Visited the site and confirmed no fire occurred following the explosion.

Local Administration

District or Upazila level government authorities

Mymensingh City Corporation administrator inspected the site and issued warnings against illegal cylinder operations.

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