News Today: Explosion at Kurunegala Petrol Station Leaves Four Dead and Many Injured

A tragic explosion at a petrol station in Kurunegala has resulted in the deaths of four people and left many others injured. The explosion occurred around 11 p.m. when a lorry arrived to refill LP gas at the station. Early reports suggest that one of the two large gas tanks, each holding about 6,000 liters of gas, exploded during the refilling process, triggering a massive fire that spread quickly across the site.

Authorities and emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, where firefighters struggled to contain the blaze that had engulfed the station. While the fire has been brought under control, the aftermath is devastating. The explosion has caused extensive damage to the area, and several individuals, including petrol station employees and bystanders, sustained serious injuries.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and to ascertain whether safety protocols were followed during the refilling operation. The identity of the victims has not yet been released, but authorities are working to notify their families.

The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at fuel stations and the handling of large gas tanks, especially during refilling operations. The government is expected to address these concerns in the coming days as part of an ongoing investigation.

This explosion marks yet another tragic event in Sri Lanka’s history of industrial accidents, highlighting the urgent need for better safety regulations and enforcement to prevent such disasters from occurring in the future.