Six injured after the air balloon explodes before he starts, a critical
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Six injured after the air balloon explodes before he starts, a critical

As many as six people were injured after an air balloon air filled with helium gas exploded at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

A visual from mahakumbh mela in prayagraj (picture/x)

As many as six people were injured after an air balloon air filled with helium gas exploded at Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred near the sector 20 of the festival area, near Akahara Marg, as dedicated celebrated the Hindu festival in Basant Panchami, ABP news reported.

The balloon, with six people in the basket, prepared for a start when it suddenly exploded. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital where they undergo treatment.

According to the report, a person is said to be critical. The reason for the incident has not yet been established, but it is suspected that it occurred due to a gas leak. An investigation is ongoing in the case.

This is yet another unfortunate incident after the tragic stamp that broke out at Mahakumbh Mela in connection with Mauni Amavasya last week, who claimed 30 lives and left 60 injured.

Mahakumbh Mela, which is held once in every 144 years, is a significant Hindu pilgrimage that attracts devoted from all over the world. The big festival, which started on January 13, will end on MahashiAratri on February 26.