A heavy machine with about 45 horsepower exploded: SPFive people were killed in an explosion in a plastic manufacturing unit in the Sujapur area of West Bengal’s Malda district on Thursday. The intensity of the blast such that the factory was reduced to a rubble and parts of machinery were thrown a few metres around. Alok Rajoria, District Superintendent of Police, said four people died on the spot and one of his injuries in hospital. Mr. Rajoria said a heavy machine with about 45 horsepower exploded. The Chief Minister had directed a detailed investigation into the incident.

Source: The Hindu November 19, 2020 09:25 UTC