Three members of a family were severely burned in a gas line explosion early Wednesday in Hosenpur area of Kachua upazila, Chandpur. The incident occurred while they were preparing for sehri in the kitchen. The victims, identified as Khadija Akter, 30, Mahmudul Hasan, 36, and Shiuli Akter, 40, were first taken to the local health complex and later transferred to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka in critical condition.

Family members said the explosion happened when they tried to light the stove, unaware of a gas leak that had allowed gas to accumulate in the kitchen. The ignition caused a sudden blast, resulting in severe burns to the three individuals. Local residents helped rescue the victims and arranged their immediate transfer to medical facilities.

Police from Kachua station said initial investigations suggest the explosion was caused by a gas line leak. Authorities are examining the incident further, while doctors continue to monitor the victims’ condition.