5 Dead, Over A Dozen Injured In Massive Explosion At Neyveli Lignite Power Plant In Tamil Nadu

A massive explosion has taken place at a boiler in stage -2 of the Neyveli lignite plant on Wednesday morning. So far 17 persons are reported to be critically injured.

Neyveli Lignite power plant: A massive explosion that took place in a boiler in stage -2 of the Neyveli lignite plant on Wednesday morning has claimed at least five lives and severely injured 17 persons. The injured were rushed to NLC lignite hospital. Also Read: Chemical Gas Leak At Vizag Manufacturing Plant Leaves 2 Workers Dead And 4 Injured

Reports say the the thermal power plant was non-functional. It is feared that many people could be trapped inside the plant.

The thermal plant is located at Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district.

Reacting to the tragedy, Home Minister Amit Shah said he was anguished to learn about the casualties in the explosion and assured all help to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami.

"Anguished to learn about the loss of lives due to a blast at Neyveli power plant boiler in Tamil Nadu. Have spoken to CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami & assured all possible help. CISF on the spot to assist in relief work. Praying for earliest recovery injured," said Shah.



This is the second explosion at the power plant within 2 months. It should be noted that in the month of May, eight workers of NLC India Ltd were injured and hospitalised when a boiler in one of the power units exploded.  The power stations of the integrated mining-cum-power generating company are located at Neyveli in Cuddalore. The accident happened in the evening and the injured workers were admitted to the hospital.



(This is a breaking news story, more details awaited)