April 14, Kathmandu – An explosion at an energy plant in Chhattisgarh, India, claimed the lives of nine workers. According to Indian media reports, the blast occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Vedanta Power Plant located in the Sakti district of Chhattisgarh. A large number of workers were injured in the incident.
Local police officials confirmed that four workers died at the site, while five more succumbed to their injuries during treatment at hospitals. Eyewitnesses reported that the explosion happened around 2 p.m. local time when routine work was underway at the power plant. It is believed that the explosion resulted from a boiler rupture.
The number of injured has been reported to be between 30 and 40. They have suffered serious burns and are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals, according to local authorities.
