Dubai: One of the victims of the gas cylinder blast at Al Khail Gate on Wednesday has succumbed to her injuries, a family member told Gulf News.
Shirin Gandhi, 63, breathed her last at the ICU of Rashid Hospital on Thursday morning, a relative said.
Husain Lokhandwala, the husband of the other victim, Mariam Gandhi Lokhandwala, told Gulf News at 9.20 am Wednesday: "My mother-in-law who had received 60 per cent burn injuries breathed her last a couple of minutes ago."
Both the victims were admitted to Rashid Hospital ICU where Shireen who has 50 per-cent injuries is battling for her life.
"My wife's condition is stable and she is conscious and we are all hopeful she will pull through," said Lokhandwala.
However, the family thinks the mishap may have occurred due to gas leak as the only only gas cylinder they possessed was found intact.
Inside destroyed flat in Al Khail Gate
The Lokhandwala's three-month-old daughter, Zara who was with her mother had a miraculous escape with a few minor injuries.
"My baby, Zara, is safe by god's grace and currently in Latifa Hospital and my sister is on vigil there," said Lokhandwala who was at work when this incident took place. He has had to move to Sharjah at his sister's place.
"Everything I owned is in that apartment," said Lokhandwala who was dazed with the news of the death of his mother-in-law and trying to cope with the unfortunate turn of events.
Dubai Properties' statement
Below is the statement from Dubai Properties on Al Khail Gate Community incident:
"An incident occurred at the Al Khail Gate community (yesterday) 24th August 2016. Unfortunately, we have been informed by the authorities that one of the injured has passed away this morning.
"We express our deepest sorrow to the family, friends and neighbours of the residents concerned.
"The authorities and consultants commenced an assessment at the site of the incident yesterday (Wednesday) and a police investigation has now been completed. A report will be provided in due course.
"Evacuation procedures for the affected building and those surrounding it were carried out immediately following the incident. Residents directly affected by the location of the incident on level five of the building were relocated to hotel accommodation and Civil Defense yesterday authorized re-entry in to the building for all residents in units from ground to fourth floor level.
"We are committed to working with authorities to providing advanced safety and security procedures for the protection of residents at all times, and it is with deep regret that we inform of this news today (Thursday)."
