2020 Ahmedabad chemical factory blast
 | This article may be excessively based on contemporary reporting. (March 2024) |
| Date | 4 November 2020 |
|---|---|
| Time | 11:22 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Sahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory |
| Location | Revabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana, Gujarat, India |
| Deaths | 12 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 9 |
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$5,000) 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
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.
- 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.