In a terrible incident, a cylinder explosive burnt a woman alive in Vishakaptanam District today. The incident took place in Payakaraopeta Mandal in Brundavanam Colony when Venkataratnam, the victim started to cook and did not notice the gas leaking from the other side.

Before things would be controlled the gas spread in the house where the explosion took place. Venkataratnam died on the spot and was later shifted to the hospital. Meanwhile fire engines rushed to the spot and prohibited the flames.

Published Date : Thursday, 2/6/2011 11:51 AM IST