Mumbai:
A person died in an enormous blast at an ordnance manufacturing unit close to Nagpur this morning. The blast occurred within the LTP part of the manufacturing unit round 10.30 am in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district, mentioned District Collector Sanjay Kolte. Firefighters and medical workers have been on the scene to comprise the state of affairs.
The blast led to the roof collapse, trapping 14 employees who have been within the LTP part of the manufacturing unit within the Jawahar Nagar space. Within the preliminary efforts, three have been rescued alive and one was lifeless. An excavator was used to take away the particles, mentioned the senior official.
The blast was of such an depth that it was heard from 5 km away. A thick smoke was seen rising from the manufacturing unit in a video captured from a distance.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the casualty within the manufacturing unit blast and mentioned 5 employees have been evacuated. He mentioned prime officers are on the blast web site and rescue groups from Nagpur will attain quickly. Medical groups are additionally prepared to assist if wanted, he assured.
“Sadly, one employee has died on this incident. I pay my heartfelt tributes to him. We share the grief of his household. I pray to God for the speedy restoration of the injured,” mentioned the Chief Minister in an internet put up.