Civil defence teams quickly brought the resulting blaze under control, while emergency responders transferred the injured to nearby medical facilities.
DUBAI :One person died and five others sustained injuries following a gas cylinder explosion at an establishment along Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday, emergency authorities confirmed.
Dubai Civil Defence teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving reports of a blast along the prominent thoroughfare. Firefighters brought the resulting fire under control within minutes, preventing flames from spreading to adjoining commercial properties.
Emergency medical teams provided immediate first aid at the site before transporting the five injured individuals to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Authorities confirmed that the deceased succumbed to severe injuries at the scene.
Police units cordoned off the area around the incident site to facilitate search and rescue operations, briefly diverting traffic along affected lanes. Normal traffic flow resumed shortly after civil defence personnel completed cooling operations and secured the building.
Preliminary investigations by forensic and civil defence experts indicate that the blast was caused by a gas cylinder leak inside the premises. Specialist teams remain on site to complete detailed safety inspections and determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the explosion.
Dubai authorities reiterated the critical importance of adhering strictly to safety regulations regarding the storage, maintenance, and handling of gas cylinders in commercial and residential properties across the emirate.
