 | This article may be excessively based on contemporary reporting.(March 2024) |
| Date | 4 November 2020 |
|---|---|
| Time | 11:22 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Sahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory |
| Location | Revabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 22°59′30″N72°34′13″E / 22.99167°N 72.57028°E |
| Deaths | 12 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 9 |
On 4 November 2020, a blast at a chemical factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India caused deaths of 12 people and injuries to nine others. [1]
A blast occurred at Sahil Enterprise, a chemical factory on Piplaj road in Pirana, Ahmedabad at 11:22 am IST. Kanika Texo Fab, a textile facility next to the factory, had around 30 people working when the blast occurred. The building collapsed and several people died and others injured due to the fallen debris. A total 12 people, including five women, died. Nine others, including four women, were admitted to the L G Hospital, six of whom were in critical condition. [1] [2] [3]
The fire brigade arrived with 60 firefighters and 24 fire engines. The rescue operation lasted till 8:00 pm IST. [1]
The Government of Gujarat had announced an ex gratia of ₹4 lakh (US$4,800) each to the families of those killed. [1]
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani had ordered the investigation. An inquiry commission comprising two members was formed for investigation. [1] The FIR was filed by Gujarat Police against the owner of the chemical factory and two owners of the estate on 5 November 2020. [4]
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