Nagpur, Maharashtra: A huge blast shook an ordnance factory in the district of Bhandara in the state of Maharashtra on Thursday morning claimed eight worker lives and left seven others injured. As a devastating event, the tragic occurred in the LTP section of the factory, the area plunged into shock and mourning. Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari, confirmed the death toll at a public programme and conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved families of the deceased.
An incident took place in Bhandara, at the ordnance factory resulting in the death of eight persons and injury to seven persons. This is preliminary information,” Gadkari stated. He asked the audience to pay a minute’s silence in memory of those who perished in this unfortunate incident.
Explosion in LTP Section
The explosion occurred around 10: 30am the LTP zone of the ordnance factory has been reported to be in lockdown as informed by District Collector Sanjay Kolte. The impact was strong enough to trigger a domino effect that knocked down the factory roof, burying over a dozen workers in debris.
Firefighters and medical staff came rushing to the scene to address the emergency. In the first operations of rescue, three alive workers were discovered followed by a deceased body being extracted from the debris. Heavy machinery, equipped with an excavator, was used to remove debris and provide assistance with rescue.
Impact Felt for Kilometers
The impact of the blast was so great that it was acoustically recorded up to 5 km. Observers claimed to have heard a loud noise and a thick fog of smoke originating from the factory. A video recorded from a distance captured the grim aftermath, showing smoke billowing into the sky.
The explosion caused a general collapse of the roof, and a few of the workers got stuck. The rescue operation was quick, but arduous because of the nature of the debris and the extent of damage,” a senior official stated.
Swift Response and Assurances
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis raised an alarm over the incident and assured that the highest level officials were overseeing the rescue operations. Response teams from Nagpur were sent immediately on rescue and relief operation, and medical crews were kept on standby for carrying out necessary medical care to the injured.
“Our focus is on rescuing the trapped workers and ensuring that the injured receive timely medical attention, Fadnavis said, adding that the government was closely monitoring the situation.
Tragic Loss and Injuries
The event has caused families to weep as well as the community to flinch. Injured workers were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Local authorities and factory management are cooperating to provide support to the victims and their families.
Preliminary inquiries are being conducted to assess the cause of the explosion. Experts are currently evaluating if lapses in safety procedures and/or the failure of equipment caused the disaster.
An Unfortunate Reminder
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As the factory resumes its operations in the future, authorities must ensure thorough investigations and implement stringent safety measures to prevent such disasters from occurring again.
Condolences and Call for Action
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have conveyed their deepest sympathies for the deceased’s families. Compensation for the deaths and injuries of workers is about to be announced by the government soon.
The incident has left the country in mourning, as have the victims, and has prompted the need for accountability in order to safeguard workers in high-risk environments.
(Input from Agencies)
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