Nagpur Factory Blast: 9 killed after explosion at solar explosive company in Maharashtra

The explosion at the solar explosive company in Maharashtra's Nagpur happened when the workers were in the packing area.

Published on: Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM IST

News

Share via

• 
• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

At least nine people were killed after an explosion that occurred at a solar explosive company's factory in Maharashtra's Nagpur during the packing of explosives for coal blasting on Sunday, officials said.  (File Photo)

2/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

"Nine workers of Solar Industries lost their lives in an accident that occurred at 9 am today at Solar Industries India Limited, Chakdoh, Nagpur," Ashish Srivastava, Senior General Manager, Solar Industries India Limited, Nagpur said.  (ANI)

3/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

"It is indeed a very sad and tragic incident for all of us. We remain committed to providing all support and relief to the deceased families today and in future too. We shall implement the recommendations of the inquiry committee as soon as they are received," he added.  (ANI)

4/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited the site of the explosion at Solar Industries in Nagpur and inspected the situation.  (ANI)

5/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

Police personnel stand guard outside a manufacturing unit of Solar Industries after a blast occurred at the factory at Bazargaon in Nagpur. (ANI)

6/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis visited the site of the explosion at Solar Industries in Nagpur and met the families of the deceased.  (PTI)

7/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Dec 17, 2023 11:09 PM

"What happened is unfortunate. I am going to visit the spot. CM has announced financial assistance to the families of the deceased. The reason behind this incident we will find out," Fadnavis added. (ANI)