Six people were killed and eight others injured on Wednesday when a portion of a godown of chemicals collapsed after a powerful explosion ripped through it near here in Gujarat, officials said. “Fire personnel rushed to the spot upon learning about the explosion and pulled out 14 persons from the rubble till now. Meanwhile, the government hospital said six of the 14 persons have been either declared “brought dead” or they have died shortly after admission. “The chemical godown building caved in following an explosion. Meanwhile, labourers working in adjacent buildings told reporters that the explosion was so powerful that it destroyed the walls of the godown, leading to collapse of the roof on people working inside.

Source: The Hindu November 04, 2020 08:37 UTC