A tragic blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district today (May 25) left six injured and claimed the life of one man, officials reported. The explosion took place at a unit near Pirda village in the Berla development block, according to a district administration official.
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Assistant Professor Dr. Shivam Patel from Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital provided an update on the casualties, stating, “Seven patients were brought here. One was already deceased, while the remaining six are currently undergoing treatment. Thankfully, their conditions are stable and they are out of danger. Fractures will be confirmed after X-rays.”
बेमेतरा :
बारूद फैक्ट्री में ब्लास्ट
1 की मौत
ब्लास्ट में 10-12 लोग घायल
रायपुर के मेकाहारा और एम्स में घायलों का इलाज जारी।
मलबे में कई लोगों के दबे होने की आशंका
ज़िला प्रशासन और SDRF मौक़े पर मौजूद
राहत और बचाव कार्य जारी।#Bemetara #Chhattisgarh pic.twitter.com/Oien8ZNnqk— Anshuman Sharma (@anshuman_sunona) May 25, 2024
Upon receiving the alert, police and rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene. “Six people have been injured in the explosion,” an official confirmed, noting that the injured were being transported to the hospital. This incident follows a recent blast at a chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Thane district, which resulted in nine fatalities and over 60 injuries.
