At least ten people have been killed in a devastating explosion at a chemical factory in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is said that more than 60 others were injured and taken to hospitals.
As “The Hindu” daily reported on Friday, a steam boiler exploded on Thursday afternoon, causing a fire that also damaged factories and houses in the area. According to the newspaper, the fire brigade fought the flames during the night.
Investigation into negligent homicide
According to the disaster management agency, the dye factory in question in the Thane district of the financial center of Mumbai used highly reactive and unstable substances. Police are investigating the factory owners for negligent homicide, it was said.
An investigation is also underway into government employees who issued permits and carried out inspections. The cause of the explosion is currently being investigated, local media report.
Compensation for victims’ families
The head of government of the affected state of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, announced that the families of the victims would each receive compensation of 500,000 rupees (about 5,600 euros) and that the government would cover the costs of treating the injured. Such compensation is common in India for infrastructure-related accidents.
Source: Krone
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