Meghalaya: Cylinder blast injures multiple people in Shillong

In a distressing incident that occurred around 1 PM on Sunday, a powerful cylinder blast rocked a residence on Keating Road, Shillong.

The explosion resulted in injuries to all five occupants of the house, with three of them suffering severe burns. They were promptly rushed to Civil Hospital, Shillong for immediate medical attention.

Responding swiftly to the emergency call, both the police department and the fire service are currently on-site, working in tandem to manage the situation and prevent any further damage.

This is a developing story. Further details awaited.