Woman Hospitalised After Gas Cylinder Explosion in Mangochi
Published on May 8, 2026 at 10:39 AM by Evance Kapito
A 21-year-old woman, Neliya Aufi, has been admitted to Mangochi District Hospital after sustaining severe burns following a gas cylinder explosion in Chomba Village under Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi District.
According to Amina Tepani Daudi, spokesperson for Mangochi Police Station, preliminary investigations show that the explosion occurred accidentally while Aufi was cooking.
The blast reportedly left her with burns on her arms and face and also caused damage to the kitchen and household utensils.
Aufi was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital where she remains under medical treatment.
