Palghar: Five individuals, including two children, were critically injured in a boiler explosion at a tire factory in Palghar district. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Vadavali village when the boiler exploded, sparking a massive fire.
Statement Of An Official
“One worker, who was working near the boiler at the time of the blast, sustained severe injuries. Meanwhile, the other four victims, two wives and two children, who were taking a shower near the boiler's cooling area, were also seriously hurt as the explosion's impact spread through the drainage area”, a police officer told Free Press Journal.
Palghar, Maharashtra: A massive fire breaks out at a tyre company. The blaze produced large flames and thick smoke. Efforts to control the fire are underway pic.twitter.com/ttM3ukdsaS
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The injured individuals were initially taken to Saidutt hospital in Ambadi area near Ganeshpuri but, due to the severity of their injuries, four of the victims were transferred to a hospital in Thane while the worker is still getting treatment in Ambadi.
The company, MD Factory, where the blast occurred is owned by Javed Dusani from Mumbai, said police. The police have confirmed that they are investigating the incident, while the victims continue to receive medical treatment.
Vivekanand Kadam, Head Of The Palghar Disaster Management Cell On The Incident
According to Vivekanand Kadam, head of the Palghar Disaster Management Cell, the factory was processing oil in two boilers when an unexpected surge in pressure caused one of the boiler pipes to burst. This resulted in a catastrophic explosion, followed by an immediate fire. The injured victims have been identified as Tufan Kalsim Damor (30), Roshni Praveen Parmar (26), Mula Prem Vasar (27), and two children, Kajal Parmar (3) and Akash Prem Masar (18 months). All are reportedly from Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh.
Following the incident, local authorities and disaster management teams quickly arrived at the scene and managed to control the fire. An investigation into the cause of the explosion has been launched, and authorities are working to determine the factors that led to the blast.
This tragic event has raised significant concerns about safety standards in industrial areas and the importance of adhering to proper safety measures to prevent such accidents.