Trapped grandparents die in north Edmonton apartment fire: ‘They were best friends’
An elderly couple, Major and Surinderjit Bhandal, died after a car crashed into their Edmonton apartment building, causing a gas explosion and fire. Their grandson witnessed the tragedy while attempting to reach the scene.
Why it matters
This is a tragic local news event highlighting the dangers of infrastructure accidents and the impact on families.
More than 60 years ago, Major Singh Bhandal and Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal exchanged vows to spend their life together — a promise they kept, to their very devastating end.
The article is a factual report on a local tragedy with no political or ideological slant.
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