At least two women were killed and eight others injured after the wall of a five-storey building collapsed following a gas leak explosion in Fatullah area of Narayanganj on Friday morning — Focus Bangla 
NARAYANGANJ, Nov 12 (UNB): Two women were killed and more than 15 others injured after a five-storey building partially collapsed in Fatullah area of Narayanganj following an explosion in the early hours on Friday.
The dead is Maya Rani (40), a resident of an adjacent building, and Mangali Rani (35), a pedestrian.
Narayanganj Fire Service assistant deputy director Abdullah Al Arefin said a gas leak led to the explosion at the building, owned by Moktar Mia in Lalkhan crossing, around 6:00 am.
The explosion triggered the collapse of the walls of some flats in the building, resulting in a ripple effect and led to the wall collapse in three adjoining houses, leaving Maya Rani dead on spot and eight injured in the immediate neighbouring building.
The injured were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in critical condition.
Among the injured, one is Mangali Rani who was taking a stroll with her daughter Purnima. Both were taken to Victoria Hospital in the city, where the mother succumbed to her injuries, the fire officer said.
Another tenant of another house next to the ill-fated one, Binoy, his wife Nipa and their two children were sleeping when the wall fell on them, leaving them seriously injured.
Narayanganj Deputy Commissioner Mostain Billah said a 10-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the incident.
Rakibuzzaman, officer-in-charge of Fatullah Model thana, said eight people were undergoing treatment at DMCH. "The other injured are being treated at local hospitals." Legal action will be taken after the probe, the OC added.
© 2024 - All Rights with The Financial Express
