Explorer

UP: 10 killed, 70 injured in NTPC Plant explosion in Raebareli

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 1 (ANI): At least ten people were killed and 70 others sustained burn injuries after an ash-pipe exploded due to pressure at National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plant in Unchahar area of Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district.

Speaking to ANI, Additional Director General (Law and Order) Anand Kumar said, "As of now ten deaths have been confirmed by the district administration, while about 70 people have sustained burn injuries."

Following the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of deceased, Rs 50,000 for critically injured and Rs 25,000 for injured.

A 32-member team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has left for Unchahar in Raebareli.

The authorities of NTPC said, "Rescue operations are underway in close coordination with District Administration. Injured people have been shifted to nearby district hospitals. An unfortunate accident in the boiler of 500 MW under trial unit of NTPC in Unchahar occurred this afternoon."

"NTPC's senior management is rushing to the site to coordinate the efforts," NTPC Corporation Communication Department said.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda spoke to UP Health Minister and Union Health Secretary to extend all possible help.

The blast reportedly took place when a boiler tube exploded at the unit.

"Ash-pipe exploded due to pressure at NTPC plant in Rae Bareli," the District Magistrate informed.

NTPC operates a 1550 Mega Watt power plant of Uttar Pradesh, which is named after Feroze Gandhi, the husband of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

'Have To Save Our Families': PM Modi Blasts DMK Over Drug Busts In TN, Says 'BJP Enough To Fight Menace'
PM Modi Blasts DMK Over Drug Busts In TN, Says 'BJP Enough To Fight Menace'
Will Sunita Kejriwal Become Delhi CM? Know Delhi Minister Atishi's Response At ABP Shikhar Sammelan
Will Sunita Kejriwal Become Delhi CM? Know Delhi Min Atishi's Response At ABP Shikhar Sammelan
Mukhtar Ansari Death: UP Court Orders Probe After Son Claims Father 'Poisoned' In Jail — Top Points
Mukhtar Ansari Death: UP Court Orders Probe After Son Claims Father 'Poisoned' In Jail — Top Points
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
'BJP Should Pay Rs 4,600 Crore': Congress Slams Income Tax Dept, ECI After Getting Rs 1,700-Crore Notice
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

Emotional Yet Fun Video Featuring Kapil Sharma, Tabu & Rhea Kapoor, Sharma To Star In 'Crew'ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Anurag Thakur's counterattack to opposition over electoral bondsABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Why did BJP canceled tickets of more than 100 sitting MP's?|Anurag ThakurABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024: Anurag Thakur's gets angry on TMC-Congress over remarks on Kangana Ranaut
Embed widget