Boiler Explosion at Nagpur Cement Factory Claims Two Lives, Injures Seven

Two workers were killed and seven others were injured following a boiler explosion at Shreeji Blocks Pvt Ltd in Nagpur's Zullar village. The incident occurred at 3.30 am, damaging nearby houses and killing three goats. The company has announced a Rs 30 lakh compensation for the deceased's families.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 06-08-2024 23:26 IST | Created: 06-08-2024 23:26 IST
Boiler Explosion at Nagpur Cement Factory Claims Two Lives, Injures Seven
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In the early hours of Tuesday, a boiler explosion at a cement brick manufacturing factory in Nagpur district led to the tragic death of two workers and injured seven others, according to local police sources.

The explosion, which occurred at around 3.30 am at the Shreeji Blocks Pvt Ltd company in Zullar village, Mouda taluka, also caused significant damage to six nearby houses and resulted in the deaths of three goats.

Forensic experts and industry professionals are currently investigating the cause of the explosion. The company has announced a compensation of Rs 30 lakh for the families of the deceased workers.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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