Dubai: A Malayali youth has died following an accident caused by a gas cylinder explosion in Dubai.

The deceased has been identified as Shijin Paul (27), a native of Pattazhy in Kottarakkara.

Shijin worked as a videographer at The Car Superstore in Dubai. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital following the accident.

Shijin had moved to Dubai eight months ago.