India, Nov. 8 -- A major accident marred Diwali celebrations in Odisha's Puri city on Sunday evening after a gas cylinder exploded following a fire allegedly triggered by an earthen lamp (diya).

More than 10 people sustained injuries in the explosion, with seven of them reported to be in critical condition.Get Prep Kits

The incident took place at the residence of Dilip Singh, located behind Madan Villa in the Baliapanda area of Puri.

According to preliminary information, the fire from an earthen lamp reportedly spread to a gas cylinder during the Diwali celebration, triggering a powerful explosion. The blast left several people injured.

All the injured were rushed to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) for treatment. One o...