KATHMANDU: A pedestrian was killed after an oxygen cylinder exploded in Makalbari, Gokarneshwor Municipality-4, on Friday morning, police said.
According to Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, the deceased has been identified as 41-year-old Bishnu Thapa of Gokarneshwor Municipality-8.
Police said the explosion occurred in a vehicle transporting oxygen cylinders and two fire extinguishers intended for Panchpokhari Primary Hospital.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion. Further details are awaited.
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