Gas Pipeline Blaze at IIT Bombay Injures Five
Five people, including two children, were injured in a gas pipeline blaze at the IIT Powai campus in Mumbai on Friday. The incident took place at an IIT Bombay hostel.
The blaze erupted after a gas leak triggered a flare-up. The injured were rushed to hospital for treatment.
The incident has raised questions about safety protocols on the campus. Authorities are probing the cause of the leak.
Gas pipeline safety has been a concern in residential campuses. Experts say regular audits can prevent such accidents.
The institute has not issued a detailed statement yet. Officials said the situation is under control.
More details are awaited as the investigation continues.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Campus authorities are assessing the damage. A probe will look into the cause of the leak. The institute said it will review safety checks across hostels. Student groups have demanded a full safety audit.
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