Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Indian power plant explosion in Uttar Pradesh kills 18, up to 100 injured

An explosion at an Indian coal-fired power plant has killed 18 people and injured up to 100 others in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Among those injured, 22 with severe burn injuries have been sent to the state capital Lucknow for treatment, while 15 are in another hospital within the district, Uttar Pradesh police said.

“Total number of casualties could go up once the blades of the boiler are cut,” the state’s police said, adding that 18 people have been confirmed dead by the district administration.

Source: Indian power plant explosion in Uttar Pradesh kills 18, up to 100 injured – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


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