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6 killed, several injured in explosion at chemical factory in UP’s Hapur

CM Yogi Adityanath has conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed district administration officers to go to the spot and oversee rescue & relief measures.

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Hapur: At least six workers died after a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in western Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district on Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Some other workers suffered injuries in the explosion that took place at the factory located in the Dholana area of the district. Rescue and relief measures were continuing at the site, according to the officials.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, his office stated in a tweet in Hindi.

“The chief minister has directed district administration officers to go to the spot and oversee rescue and relief measures and extend all possible help to the victims and their families,” the CM’s office tweeted.

UP cabinet minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ said that six workers died in the explosion at the factory’s boiler.

“May God give peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear the immense loss. I wish speedy recovery to the injured,” the minister tweeted.

Further details are awaited.–PTI


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