Boiler Explosion at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh Kills 9 Workers
Sakti | Correspondent: A massive boiler explosion at the Vedanta power plant located in Sakti district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of 9 workers, while a large number of others were seriously injured.
According to the district’s Superintendent of Police, Prafull Thakur, the accident occurred due to a boiler blast in the plant. Four workers died on the spot, while five others succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The SP has not ruled out the possibility of the death toll increasing.
According to eyewitness information, work was going on as usual at the plant located in Singhitari. Around 2 PM, a sudden explosion occurred in the boiler. It is reported that the incident was caused by a tube burst, which led to panic across the plant premises.
In this accident, around 30 to 40 workers suffered severe burn injuries. The injured have been admitted to different hospitals. Among them, 18 injured workers were sent to Jindal Fortis Hospital in Raigarh, where reports indicate that 6 workers have died. Meanwhile, 11 injured workers are undergoing treatment at Padmavati Hospital in Kharsia.
As soon as the information about the incident was received, teams from the police, fire department, and administration reached the spot and began rescue and relief operations. Following the accident in the Dabhra police station area, family members of the workers created a commotion outside the plant and demanded to meet the injured. Additional police forces have been deployed to control the situation.
Sakti Collector Amrit Vikas Topno and other senior officials reached the site to assess the situation. Raigarh SDM Mahesh Sharma stated that proper arrangements are being made for the treatment of all the injured.
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has expressed deep sorrow over the incident, while former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has demanded proper compensation for the victims’ families and better treatment for the injured.
