Tragedy Strikes: Blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh
A blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has resulted in 14 fatalities, with numerous others injured. The incident occurred when a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam exploded. Investigations have been launched, and both compensation and medical assistance have been announced for victims.
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The death toll following an explosion at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has climbed to 14 after a worker succumbed to injuries, police reported on Wednesday.
The devastating incident happened Tuesday afternoon, where a steel tube transporting high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine ruptured at the plant located in Singhitarai village.
In response, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced compensation plans and ordered a comprehensive investigation, promising stringent measures against those found culpable.