Avadi LPG blast: Death toll rises to three
Investigations revealed that the family changed the cylinder's regulator two days back.
CHENNAI: After the death of his mother and daughter to burn injuries, a 41 year old man who suffered burn injuries in the fire accident at their home in Avadi last week succumbed to injuries at the hospital.
His mother, Roja (60) died last Monday.
Roja was living with her son Shankar Raja (41), his wife Anitha, grandchildren Krithika, 11 and Gautham, 9.
On December 19, Roja switched on the stove to make coffee when the cylinder exploded, leading to a fire.
Hearing the loud thud, the neighbours alerted the Avadi fire services personnel.
They rescued Roja, and four others and rushed them to Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital where Roja succumbed to her burn injuries the same day.
On December 25, the granddaughter, Krithika succumbed to her injuries.
A day later, Shankar Raja to succumbed to burns, according to police.
Investigations revealed that the family changed the cylinder's regulator two days back.
Police suspect that the regulator to be not fixed properly which caused leakage.
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