12 Kilogram Gas Cylinder Explodes In Sawah Besar, Seven Residents Burned

Illustration of the 12 kg gas cylinder explosion, as happened in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta on March 22, 2023. (Between)

JAKARTA - A 12 kilogram gas cylinder explosion occurred on Jalan Kartini XIII, RT 10/09, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, March 22. As a result of the explosion, 7 residents were injured.

"It is true that there was an explosion of gas. There were 7 residents who were injured as a result of the explosion," said Sawah Besar Police Chief AKP Dhanar Dhono Vernandhie when confirmed by reporters, Wednesday, March 22.

Furthermore, AKP Dhanar said that his party had examined a number of witnesses from the incident. A number of evidences such as stoves, gas, regulators have been secured by officers.

"We have processed the crime scene (TKP). The incident began with an empty house that was abandoned by residents, then the gas evaporated until it came out. In front of the empty house there was a lighter that caused the explosion," he said.

After the incident, the seven residents who suffered burns were rushed to Dwi Warna Hospital and Tamansari Hospital.

"The seven residents who suffered burns were named Diah, Oom, Nani, Ani, Eleng, Sakiah, Farida," he said.

The explosion of gas cylinders caused 7 people to be injured when residents were making contact ahead of Ramadan.