2020 Ahmedabad chemical factory blast

On 4 November 2020, a blast at a chemical factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India caused deaths of 12 people and injuries to nine others.[1]

2020 Ahmedabad chemical factory blast
Date4 November 2020 (2020-11-04)
Time11:22 a.m. IST
VenueSahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory
LocationRevabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana, Gujarat, India
Deaths12
Non-fatal injuries9

Incident

A blast occurred at the Sahil Enterprise, a chemical factory on Piplaj road in Pirana, Ahmedabad at 11:22 am IST. Kanika Texo Fab, a textile godown next to the factory, has around 30 people working when the blast occurred. The godown collapsed and several people died and injured due to the fallen debris. Total 12 people including five women died. Nine others including four women were admitted in the L G Hospital; six of whom were in critical condition.[1][2][3]

Rescue and compensation

The fire brigade arrived with 60 firefighters and 24 fire engines. The rescue operation lasted till 8:00 pm IST.[1]

The Government of Gujarat had announced an ex gratia of ₹4 lakh (US$5,600) each to the families of those killed.[1]

Investigation

The Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani had ordered the investigation. An inquiry commission comprising two members was formed for investigation.[1] The FIR was filed by Gujarat Police against the owner of the chemical factory and two owners of the estate on 5 November 2020.[4]

See also

References
  1. "12 killed in Gujarat after blast in factory leads to textile godown collapse". The Indian Express. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  2. "Ahmedabad: At least 12 labourers killed, nine injured in blast at chemical warehouse". Scroll.in. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  3. "Several women among 12 labourers killed in Ahmedabad warehouse blast". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 4 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 November 2020.CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. "Ahmedabad blast: Factory owners negligent, say kin of deceased; FIRs against 3". The Indian Express. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

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