At least 9 dead, over 30 injured in boiler explosion at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

Summary

At least 9 workers died and over 30 were injured in a boiler explosion at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh, India, with rescue operations underway and investigations ongoing.

Key Points
  • A boiler explosion at Vedanta power plant in Singhitarai, Chhattisgarh killed at least 9 workers.
  • More than 30 workers were injured, many critically, and have been hospitalized.
  • Rescue teams are conducting operations and searching for potentially trapped workers.
  • Preliminary investigation suggests a boiler tube rupture caused the accident.
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