15.04.2026 10:48
Nine people were killed and 15 injured in an explosion at a power plant in India's Chhattisgarh state. While the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, police suspect overheating may have been a factor.
In an explosion at a power plant in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, 9 people lost their lives and 15 people were injured.
OVERHEATING IN THE BOILER ROOM WAS THE CAUSE
An explosion occurred at a power plant in the city of Singhitarai, located in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. In the explosion at the boiler unit, 9 people lost their lives and 15 people were injured. The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Police stated that the explosion was likely caused by overheating in the boiler pipe.
A COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
In a statement made by Vedanta, the company operating the plant, it was conveyed that an 'unfortunate incident' occurred at the Singhitarai facility and that a comprehensive investigation has been initiated.