Jajpur, Oct 11: One person died and three others were seriously injured after a gas leak triggered a fire while tea was being prepared at a house in Arabal village under Dharmasala police station limits in Jajpur district on Sunday morning.

According to reports, the incident occurred at the house of Abhiram Malik when gas reportedly leaked while tea was being prepared. The fire that followed left four members of the family critically injured. The injured reportedly include a husband, his wife and a young child.

The victims were initially admitted to Dharmasala hospital. However, as their condition deteriorated, all four were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for advanced treatment.

One of the injured subsequently succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment, while the other three continue to receive medical care.

The tragic incident has cast a pall of gloom over Arabal village.