Nine people killed in blast at explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur

Nine people killed, three injured in blast at explosives factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh to families of deceased.

Nine people were killed and three others seriously injured in a blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Chakdoh in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Sunday, police said.

In a statement, Ashish Srivastava, senior general manager of Solar Industries India Limited, said, "A tragic incident occurred at 9am in building number HR-CPCH-2 (Mixing, Melting and Casting) in which nine workers lost their lives."

He said the company was fully committed to providing all support and relief to the families of the deceased today and in the future.

"We shall implement the recommendations of the inquiry committee as soon as they are received," he said in the statement.

Speaking to reporters earlier, Mr. Srivastava said the incident occurred in the building where boosters used in coal mines are produced. It took place when sealing work of the product was going on, he added.

"Nine people have died. The injured workers have been rushed to hospital. All the workers have been evacuated from the building," he added.