Huge explosion in Bharuch chemical factory.. Fire spreads, workers injured
Gujarat: A massive explosion has caused a fire in a chemical factory in Gujarat. Several workers have been injured. The incident took place on Thursday in the GIDC area of Jhagadia area of Bharuch district, Gujarat. According to locals and police, the accident took place at an industrial outlet called Metropolitan Eximchem.
Chemicals required for other industries are manufactured here on a large scale. This is one of the key chemical industries in the country. An explosion occurred within the scope of this industry. Due to this, the fire spread on a large scale. Many workers were injured in the incident. After receiving information about this, the fire brigade and police reached here and are continuing rescue operations. The injured are being taken to a local hospital for treatment. Fire engines are trying to douse the fire. Senior police officials are monitoring the situation. Due to the fire, heavy smoke has spread in the surrounding area.
It is not yet known how many people were in the industry at the time of the accident. The incident has left residents in a state of panic. Videos of the incident are circulating on social media. Full details of the accident are yet to be known.
