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Massive Boiler Blast in Gujarat Factory Kills 4 Workers and Shakes Bharuch District
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News18•17-10-2026, 08:42
Massive Boiler Blast in Gujarat Factory Kills 4 Workers and Shakes Bharuch District
- •Four workers died and three others were injured following a massive boiler explosion at an industrial unit in Saykha GIDC, Bharuch district.
- •The blast occurred during the hydrogenation process at Sinzeel Pharmachem, causing widespread panic and a spread of chemical-laden smoke.
- •The explosion was so intense that the sound was heard within a 15-kilometer radius.
- •Fire department teams rushed to the site immediately to conduct rescue operations and control the situation.
- •This marks the second such boiler explosion incident in Saykha GIDC, raising serious concerns regarding industrial safety standards.
Key Questions Answered
The massive explosion at SynZeal Pharmachem in Saykha GIDC occurred due to a boiler or reactor blast during the processing of hydrogen chemicals.
Four workers died in the industrial unit accident, and three other injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The blast was extremely severe, with the sound of the explosion being heard within a 15-kilometer radius and causing widespread concern due to chemical-laden smoke.
