At least 18 dead, scores scorched as boiler explodes at NTPC Unchahar; toll likely to shoot up
The NTPC initiated a probe to ascertain the reasons behind the blast while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the grievously injured, they added.
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A massive explosion was reported at a boiler plant in the state-run National Thermal Power Corporation's Unchahar plant in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district on Wednesday. The explosion killed at least 18 persons while scores suffered severe burn injuries. PTI
A labourer who sustained burn injuries at NTPC's Unchahar power plant being brought to Raebareli district hospital for treatment on Wednesday. At least 22 critically injured patients were referred to Lucknow for treatment. PTI
Reports said that the toll is likely to go up after relief and rescue operations conclude. Union Power Minister RK Singh is likely to visit Unchahar on Thursday and a probe panel has been set up to investigate the reason behind the blast. The unit where the blast occurred was commissioned just 7 months ago in March. PTI
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya visited the injured at the civil hospital in Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the grievously injured. Saurabh Sharma 101Reporters