Sat Dec 21 19:01:08 UTC 2024: ## Jaipur LPG Tanker Blast Death Toll Revised Down to 13
**Jaipur, Rajasthan:** The death toll from Friday’s LPG tanker blast on Ajmer Road in Jaipur has been revised down to 13, officials confirmed late Saturday. Initially reported as 14, forensic analysis revealed that two body fragments initially believed to belong to separate individuals were actually from a single victim.
The explosion, which occurred when a Bharat Petroleum tanker collided with a truck, resulted in an immediate inferno. Five people died at the scene, and eight others succumbed to their injuries at Sawai Man Singh Hospital (SMS). One additional fatality occurred at Jaipur Hospital. Twenty-seven injured individuals remain hospitalized, seven of whom are on ventilators, with approximately 25 suffering up to 75% burns.
Authorities have identified two of the deceased at SMS Hospital: retired IAS officer Karni Singh Rathore and Sanjay, a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Identification was confirmed via DNA matching with family members’ samples. Forensic teams are still working to identify two other bodies.
The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the incident and ordered the central and state governments to provide appropriate compensation to the victims’ families. The Prime Minister and Chief Minister have already announced a combined compensation of ₹700,000 for affected families.
The accident involved the rupture of five tanker nozzles, releasing 18 tonnes of LPG and triggering a massive explosion. A second LPG tanker located nearby miraculously escaped the fire. The investigation into the cause of the accident continues.
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