Morena: 4 Women Killed As Blast Causes 3 Houses To Collapse, Locals Suspect Gunpowder Storage; Probe Underway

Morena News: An explosion caused the collapse of three houses, resulting in the deaths of four women and injuries to five others. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined.

Three houses collapsed due to an explosion on Monday midnight in Morena, Madhya Pradesh.

Source : PTI

Morena News: Four women lost their lives and five others sustained injuries after an explosion caused three houses to collapse in Rathore Colony on Tanch Road, Morena, late Monday night. The blast reportedly occurred in the house of Munshi Rathore, officials said.

According to news agency PTI, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sameer Saurabh confirmed the fatalities and stated, “The primary focus is to clear the debris and rescue people trapped inside. What exactly caused the blast would be clear only after the forensic team gives a report.” Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities deploying JCB machines to remove rubble.

VIDEO | Madhya Pradesh: At least two people died in an explosion in Morena's Rathor Colony.

"Information about a blast in Rathor Colony under Kotwali police station was received around midnight. Two houses were completely burnt, and 4-5 people were injured, who have been… pic.twitter.com/TNs7MIpdJ7

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Among the deceased were Vaijayanti Kushwaha, her daughter Vimala Kushwaha (45), Vidya Rathore (50), and Pooja Rathore from a neighbouring house. The injured were initially treated at Morena District Hospital before being referred to Gwalior for further care.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Two people died as three houses collapsed due to an explosion at midnight in Morena. Rescue operation is underway. pic.twitter.com/WbwKL0uGHZ

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Morena Blast: Neighbours Suspect Gunpowder Storage As Probe Launched

The explosion caused significant damage to nearby structures. Vasudev Rathore, whose house was destroyed and whose 28-year-old daughter-in-law Pooja Rathore was among the victims, speculated that the blast might have been caused by gunpowder. “LPG cylinders were found intact during the removal of debris,” he told reporters, as per PTI.

Residents also alleged that illegal firecrackers stored in the house may have triggered the explosion, news agency IANS. However, Sub Divisional Magistrate Bhupendra Singh Kushwaha said the exact cause remains unclear. “A Forensic Science Laboratory team will ascertain whether it was gunpowder or a gas cylinder explosion,” he said.

This marks the second such incident in Morena within a month. In October, two individuals were killed in a blast involving firecrackers stored in a residential colony. Eyewitnesses said that at least four residential buildings located adjacent to the blast site were also damaged.