4 killed, several injured in massive explosion at Assam rod manufacturing unit
A massive explosion at a rod manufacturing unit in Assam's Cachar district has resulted in at least four deaths and several injuries. Authorities suspect a gas cylinder blast caused the incident, and rescue operations are currently underway.
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SILCHAR: At least four workers were killed and several others injured in a massive explosion, suspected to have been triggered by a gas cylinder blast, at a rod manufacturing unit in Assam's Cachar district on Sunday.The blast occurred at around 11.30 am at the Kade Global Infrastructure LLP in Pangram under the Udharband police station limits.The powerful explosion ripped through parts of the factory, leaving multiple workers injured, officials said.Rescue teams, along with police and local authorities, rushed to the spot and launched rescue and relief operations.The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.Officials fear the death toll could rise, as…
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