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Boiler explodes at Neyveli Lignite plant in Cuddalore, 17 injured, 5 dead

An explosion has occurred in a boiler in stage 2 of the Neyveli lignite plant, Tamil Nadu. As per initial reports, at least 17 people have been injured while 5 have died. The injured have been shifted to NLC lignite hospital.

India TV News Desk Edited by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Updated on: July 01, 2020 14:06 IST
Neyveli Lignite plant, Cuddalore
Image Source : NEYVELI LIGNITE PLANT WEBSITE

Boiler explodes at Neyveli Lignite plant in Cuddalore.

An explosion has occurred in a boiler in stage 2 of the Neyveli lignite plant, Tamil Nadu. As per initial reports, at least 17 people have been injured while 5 have died. The injured have been shifted to NLC lignite hospital. 

Meanwhile, a number of workers are also feared trapped. The mishap occured at the fifth unit of the thermal power station-II (210 MW x 7) when workers were in the process of resuming operations this morning.

"Two men died on the spot. Some workers are feared trapped and 16 others have sustained injuries," the official told PTI adding the injured have been rushed to a hospital in Chennai.

(With inputs from PTI)

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