2020 Ahmedabad chemical factory blast
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On 4 November 2020, a blast at a chemical factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India caused deaths of 12 people and injuries to nine others.[1]
Incident
A blast occurred at Sahil Enterprise, a chemical factory on Piplaj road in Pirana, Ahmedabad at 11:22 am IST. Kanika Texo Fab, a textile facility next to the factory, had around 30 people working when the blast occurred. The building collapsed and several people died and others injured due to the fallen debris. A total 12 people, including five women, died. Nine others, including four women, were admitted to the L G Hospital, six of whom were in critical condition.[1][2][3]
Rescue and compensation
The fire brigade arrived with 60 firefighters and 24 fire engines. The rescue operation lasted till 8:00 pm IST.[1]
The Government of Gujarat had announced an ex gratia of ₹4 lakh (US$4,800) each to the families of those killed.[1]
Investigation
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani had ordered the investigation. An inquiry commission comprising two members was formed for investigation.[1] The FIR was filed by Gujarat Police against the owner of the chemical factory and two owners of the estate on 5 November 2020.[4]
See also
- 2020 Dahej chemical plant explosion
- Visakhapatnam gas leak
- List of industrial disasters
References
- ^ a b c d e "12 killed in Gujarat after blast in factory leads to textile godown collapse". The Indian Express. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Ahmedabad: At least 12 labourers were killed and nine injured in the blast at the chemical warehouse". Scroll.in. 4 November 2020. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Several women among 12 labourers killed in Ahmedabad warehouse blast". The Hindu. 4 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Ahmedabad blast: Factory owners negligent, say kin of deceased; FIRs against 3". The Indian Express. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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