NAGARPARKAR: An Ambulance Cylinder Blast at a rural healthcare facility in Nagarparkar, Tharparkar district, has claimed seven lives and left five others injured after an oxygen cylinder reportedly exploded during replacement inside a parked ambulance.
According to administrative and rescue sources, the incident occurred at a Basic Health Centre Plus in the Dano Dhandal area. A fire reportedly broke out while an oxygen cylinder was being replaced inside a People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) ambulance, triggering an explosion that caused casualties and sparked panic at the facility.
Rescue personnel, local administration officials and health department teams rushed to the scene following the incident and launched emergency response operations.
Ambulance Cylinder Blast in Nagarparkar Triggers Emergency Rescue Operation
The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital Mithi for urgent medical treatment, while authorities began procedures to identify those who lost their lives.
The incident has raised concerns about safety measures for handling and replacing oxygen cylinders at rural healthcare facilities. Although oxygen cylinders are essential for emergency medical care, proper handling, storage and maintenance are crucial to reducing the risk of accidents involving pressurized equipment.
District authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion and determine whether any safety procedures were breached.
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The findings of the investigation are expected to help clarify the sequence of events and identify any necessary corrective measures. The incident also highlights the importance of appropriate safety training, equipment inspections and emergency preparedness at healthcare facilities, particularly in remote areas.
