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At least two people have been killed and more than 12 others injured in a cylinder blast in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, police said.
"The incident took place when a gas cylinder exploded inside a house at Insaan Nagar in the state's Aligarh town this morning," a senior police official said.
While two died on the spot in the impact of the explosion, those injured have been admitted to a nearby private hospital, he said.
Six of the injured have been discharged after first aid, but the condition of six others are said to be critical as thay have sustained burn injuries, the official said.
A probe has been ordered into the incident, he said. However, police have ruled out any foul play in the explosion.
"It seemed to be an accidental blast, but investigation will reveal the real cause," the police official added.
(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)
