A boiler tube explosion at the Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district resulted in the deaths of nine workers and left over 20 others critically injured. The blast caused panic and chaos at the plant, with rescue operations ongoing as some laborers remain trapped inside. The incident occurred while around 40 to 50 workers were on site, leading to a stampede-like situation as they tried to flee.
Chhattisgarh Industry and Commerce Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan expressed sorrow over the workers’ deaths in the industrial accident at the Vedanta plant. The explosion, suspected to be caused by a boiler tube burst, occurred around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Initial reports confirmed four deaths and 15 injuries, with the toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue to extract trapped workers.
Several workers sustained severe burn injuries and have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Some of the critically injured have been transferred to higher medical facilities for advanced care. Authorities, including police and fire brigade personnel, are actively involved in rescue and relief operations at the site. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at power plants with high-pressure boilers, prompting an inquiry to determine the cause of the explosion and assess safety protocols.
