A major blast occurred at the 'Special Blast Limited' gunpowder factory in Gram Pirada, Berala block of Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district on the morning of May 25, 2024. The explosion resulted in one fatality and six injuries, with several others feared dead. The injured were transported to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, where one individual was declared dead on arrival. The district administration, including the Superintendent of Police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), is on-site conducting an investigation. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma have confirmed the incident and stated that the cause of the blast is yet to be determined. Fire engines and medical teams are present at the scene to manage the situation. Bemetara Collector Ranbir Sharma reported panic among the people following the blast.
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#WATCH | Bemetara SP, Ramkrishna Sahu says, "...The situation is under control. The SDRF team and experts team are here. Details are being taken, as information is there, 5-6 people are sent to hospital..." https://t.co/c4zm66gTIu https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
#WATCH | Bemetara Collector Ranbir Sharma says, "...Six people are injured and they are sent for treatment. The fire brigade, medical team and people from the administration and police are there. The reporting (about casualties) is unconfirmed as of now. The reason for the blast… https://t.co/jgmUmbCLKY https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
Chhattisgarh: "SDRF team is arriving at the scene, it will be difficult to determine the reasons for the blast. Currently, this is the subject of investigation," says Ranbir Sharma, Collector, Bemetara, on the blast at the 'Special Blast Limited' gunpowder factory https://t.co/Ej5hnCXAul https://t.co/AEpP9cZvYH
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#WATCH | Kawardha: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma says, "There has been a blast in an explosive factory in Bemetara. Investigation is underway. The Superintendent of Police is on the spot..." https://t.co/pXajhz7zf1 https://t.co/cnfDfa6qTZ
Several feared dead, & at least six laborers sustained injuries after a major blast occurred at the biggest explosives factory in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district this morning. The number of casualties isn’t clear yet. https://t.co/JC9f5hDnNW
Chhattisgarh: Blast at 'Special Blast Limited' gunpowder factory in Gram Pirada, Berala block. Several injured and feared dead. District administration on site. More details awaited https://t.co/C8msodzedu
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: Six injured after a blast at an explosive factory in Bemetra. Details awaited: Bemetara Collector Ranbir Sharma https://t.co/tFpJ2Y00Id
#WATCH | Chhattisgarh: Six injured after a blast at an explosive factory in Bemetra. There was panic among the people after the blast. Details awaited: Bemetara Collector Ranbir Sharma https://t.co/k0DCBCwvaa
Six injured in blast at explosives manufacturing factory in Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district: Official