Deadly blast: Nitrogen gas warehouse explosion in Selvas kills 4, injures many

Selvas (The Uttam Hindu): A very painful and heartbreaking news has come from Selvas in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. On Saturday morning, a massive explosion occurred during cylinder refilling at a nitrogen gas warehouse located on Demani Road. Four people died on the spot in this horrific explosion, while more than five people were seriously injured. Panic spread throughout the area as soon as the news of the explosion spread. All the injured were immediately admitted to the nearest hospital, where the medical team is engaged in their treatment.

Earthquake-like tremors rock the earth, causing cries and cries among the rubble

According to eyewitnesses and local residents, the blast was so powerful that a large portion of the warehouse was completely reduced to rubble, and heavy pieces fell onto the road. The deafening sound of the explosion was clearly heard up to 30 meters away. The blast caused panic among schoolchildren and local residents passing by. Many reported feeling as if a massive earthquake had struck the area. The intense tremors in the ground sent people running frantically for their lives.

4 people including the manager lost their lives, rescue operation carried out on war footing

Upon receiving information about this tragic accident, numerous police and fire brigade vehicles immediately arrived at the scene, and relief and rescue operations began on a war footing. After considerable effort, firefighters extricated those trapped under the debris and immediately rushed them to the hospital. Initial reports have revealed that the manager of the gas warehouse, who was present during the refilling operation, was among those killed in this horrific accident.

Fear of major lapse in safety standards, administration orders investigation

Given the severity of the accident, senior police and administrative officials have arrived at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that safety standards were grossly neglected during the refilling of cylinders at the warehouse. The administration has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the entire matter. The investigation team is now investigating the level and extent of negligence that led to this massive tragedy and the loss of four innocent lives.