Gajapati, June 24: In an unfortunate incident, two minor sisters sustained critical injuries when the mobile phone they were watching suddenly exploded in Lakhari village, under Mohana police limits in Gajapati district on Monday.
According to reports, the sisters identified Namita Raika and Sushila Raika were watching a video on the mobile phone when it unexpectedly exploded, resulting in severe injuries. One sister suffered hand injuries, while the other sustained burns on her leg.
Upon hearing the explosion, family members quickly rushed to the spot and rescued the two girls, who were in critical condition.
They were immediately taken to the Chandragiri Community Health Centre (CHC) for urgent medical treatment.
The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but overheating is suspected to be the likely reason for the blast.