Gujarat: 4 Killed in Boiler Explosion at Chhatral GIDC (Video)
Four people were killed in a boiler explosion at Kovika Color Company in Chhatral GIDC, where a fire broke out on Thursday, Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police Ravi Teja Vasamsetty said. Further details are awaited.
Four people were killed in a boiler explosion at Kovika Color Company in Chhatral GIDC, where a fire broke out on Thursday, Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police Ravi Teja Vasamsetty said. Further details are awaited. Ahmedabad Firecracker Factory Blast Leaves 8 Dead, 9 Injured.
In a separate incident in the state on October 11, a massive fire broke out in the medicine store room of the Government Civil Hospital affiliated with the Medical College in Godhra at midnight, prompting the evacuation of more than 200 patients, including pregnant women. CNG Car Explodes During Refuelling at Gujarat Station on NH-48; Two Vehicles Damaged.
Boiler Explosion at Chhatral GIDC
#WATCH | Gujarat | Four people were killed in a boiler explosion at Kovika Color Company in Chhatral GIDC
(Visuals from the spot)
Gandhinagar SP Ravi Teja Vasamsetty said, "An explosion occurred at the factory in Phase 4 of the industrial area today, between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM, claiming four lives. The deceased have been identified as Vinod Singh, Kalu Tedo, Laxman Meena, and Ramesh. Of the four, three were from Jharkhand, and one was from Rajasthan. The exact cause of the deaths remains unknown. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has arrived at the site and is conducting a technical inspection. Investigations are underway to determine whether the explosion resulted from a chemical reaction or contact with a flammable substance. The exact cause is expected to be established after the FSL team completes its testing of the samples."
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The fire triggered panic on the hospital premises, following which fire brigade personnel and police rushed to the spot and initiated rescue operations. However, all patients were safely evacuated due to the prompt response of the administration, averting a major accident.
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