Dozens dead in blasts at chemical factory in western India
- 5 years ago
At least 20 people are reported to have died in blasts at an Indian chemical factory.
Sources said as many as 50 people were injured, with dozens more feared trapped inside.
The blast took place on 31 August in Waghadi village, in Dhule district of Maharashtra in western India.
Locals said the explosions were felt as tremors in nearby villages. Meanwhile authorities say smoke billowing from the facility could be toxic.
Reports said nearly 100 workers were inside when the blasts began.
Sources said as many as 50 people were injured, with dozens more feared trapped inside.
The blast took place on 31 August in Waghadi village, in Dhule district of Maharashtra in western India.
Locals said the explosions were felt as tremors in nearby villages. Meanwhile authorities say smoke billowing from the facility could be toxic.
Reports said nearly 100 workers were inside when the blasts began.