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A 28-year-old man of Sunrees Road, Penal, is in critical condition after his liquid petroleum gas tank exploded on October 13.

The man's uncle told investigators that around 3.45 pm, he was at home when he heard a loud explosion. Upon checking, he saw his nephew's downstairs apartment on fire.

The labourer sustained injuries to his face and was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery and was warded in the intensive care unit.