CCTV Captures Hydrogen Balloon Blast Inside Lift, Three Seriously Injured
CCTV footage captures a hydrogen balloon blast inside a lift at Amol Tower in Goregaon near Mumbai, leaving three people seriously injured.
A shocking hydrogen balloon blast inside a lift was caught on CCTV footage at Amol Tower in Goregaon, near Mumbai. The explosion left three people seriously injured, raising fresh concerns over the dangerous use of hydrogen-filled balloons without safety measures.
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What Happened Inside the Lift
The incident occurred when Raj Kumar (32), a delivery boy, was carrying gas balloons for a birthday event inside a building lift at Amol Tower, Goregaon. Suddenly, the hydrogen balloons exploded, injuring Raj Kumar, another person in the lift, and Himani Tapriya (21), a student.
CCTV Footage Reveals the Explosion
CCTV visuals from inside the lift clearly show the sudden blast caused by hydrogen-filled balloons, followed by panic. The footage has become crucial evidence in the police investigation.
Victims Suffer Serious Injuries
- Raj Kumar (32) – Delivery boy
- Himani Tapriya (21) – Student
- Another individual present in the lift
All three sustained severe burn injuries and were rushed for medical treatment.
Police Action Against Shop Owner
Police have registered a case against the shop owner, Jaiswal, who allegedly sent hydrogen-filled balloons without any safety precautions through a delivery boy.
The case has been registered under the jurisdiction of the Goregaon police.
Hydrogen Balloons Are Extremely Dangerous
Police warned that:
- Hydrogen gas balloons are highly inflammable
- Using them to cut costs is illegal
- Sending such balloons without safety protocols is a punishable offence
Officials stressed that shop owners are fully aware of the risks, yet continue the practice to save money, endangering lives.
Public Safety Concerns Raised
The Goregaon lift hydrogen balloon blast has sparked serious safety concerns, especially during birthday and celebration deliveries in residential buildings. Authorities urged strict enforcement to prevent such incidents.
The CCTV-captured hydrogen balloon explosion in Goregaon serves as a grim reminder of how negligence and cost-cutting can lead to life-threatening accidents.
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