A railway spring manufacturing factory near Sithouli railway station in Gwalior district experienced a severe explosion on Thursday evening, resulting in five workers getting injured, with two in critical condition. The blast, caused by a fire in an LPG pipeline, occurred around 6:30–7:00 pm, leading to panic among the workers. The injured individuals, identified as Kaushal Shrivastava, Yogesh, Shabbir, Hemant Choube, and Amar Singh, were promptly taken to ITM Hospital in Gwalior for treatment.
ITM Hospital doctors mentioned that all the injured workers arrived in critical condition, with two of them sustaining severe injuries and requiring intensive care. While initial reports suggest negligence in handling the LPG pipeline system as the likely cause of the accident, the exact reason for the fire and subsequent explosion is still under investigation. Authorities are yet to disclose the specifics behind the incident, and the police have initiated a thorough inquiry into the matter.
Senior officials at the factory have refrained from commenting on the incident’s cause. The Jhansi Road police station’s Station House Officer, Shakti Singh Yadav, confirmed police presence at the site post-explosion for inspection and case registration. Technical experts and forensic teams will analyze the scene to determine the precise cause, with the police emphasizing a comprehensive investigation. The local administration has instructed the factory management to fully cooperate with the investigations and provide necessary support to the affected workers and their families.
Industrial safety experts stress the importance of adhering to safety protocols, conducting regular pipeline maintenance, and offering mandatory safety training, especially in facilities handling hazardous gases like LPG. As investigations continue, more details are anticipated in the following days.
