Gajapati: Two minor sisters reportedly suffered serious burn injuries after their mobile phone exploded in Mohana in Odisha's Gajapati district.

The unfortunate incident took place in Lakhari village within Mohana police limits. The sibling duo, identified as Namita Raika and Sushila Raika, are currently undergoing treatment at the Community Health Centre at Chandragiri.

As per reports, the two girls were watching a video on their mobile phone when the device exploded leaving them critically injured. While one of them suffered injuries on the hand, the other sustained injuries on the leg.

Hearing the sound of the blast, family members rushed to the spot and immediately shifted the children to Chandragiri hospital.

While the exact reason behind the explosion is not established yet, it is suspected that the mobile phone exploded due to overheating.