Bharuch (Gujarat), October 17 (H.S.): A powerful explosion reportedly occurred late Friday night at Senzile Pharmaceutical Chemicals Private Limited, located in the Vagra industrial area of Gujarat’s Bharuch district. Preliminary information indicated that five workers had died in the incident, while six others were reported injured. However, the district administration had not officially confirmed the death toll at the time of writing.

According to preliminary information, the explosion occurred in a chemical vessel with a capacity of 15,000 litres during a chemical processing operation at the plant. The blast was reportedly so powerful that its sound was heard across an area extending approximately 15 kilometres from the site. The incident triggered panic among local residents, many of whom came out of their homes following the explosion.

The intensity of the blast reportedly damaged machinery and the roof of the factory. Concerns have also been raised about a possible chemical gas leak. However, no independent or official confirmation of a gas leak was available at the time of reporting.

The six injured workers were reportedly admitted to Apex Hospital in Bharuch for treatment. The bodies of those reported dead were said to have been taken to Bharuch Civil Hospital. However, the hospital authorities had not issued any official information confirming the number of fatalities or providing an update on the condition of the injured.

The death toll and other details surrounding the accident were still awaiting official confirmation at the time of reporting.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar