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| venue = Sahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory | | venue = Sahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory | ||
| place = Revabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana, [[Gujarat]], India | | place = Revabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana, [[Gujarat]], India | ||
| coordinates = | | coordinates = {{coord|22|59|30|N|72|34|13|E|type:event_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | ||
| reported death(s) = 12 | | reported death(s) = 12 | ||
| reported injuries = 9 | | reported injuries = 9 | ||
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==Incident== | ==Incident== | ||
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.<ref name="InEx" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-11-04|title=Ahmedabad: At least 12 labourers were killed and nine injured in the blast at the chemical warehouse|url=https://scroll.in/latest/977699/ahmedabad-at-least-12-labourers-killed-nine-injured-in-blast-at-chemical-warehouse|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-11-06|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | 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.<ref name="InEx" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-11-04|title=Ahmedabad: At least 12 labourers were killed and nine injured in the blast at the chemical warehouse|url=https://scroll.in/latest/977699/ahmedabad-at-least-12-labourers-killed-nine-injured-in-blast-at-chemical-warehouse|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105024026/https://scroll.in/latest/977699/ahmedabad-at-least-12-labourers-killed-nine-injured-in-blast-at-chemical-warehouse |archive-date=5 November 2020 |access-date=2020-11-06|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-11-04|title=Several women among 12 labourers killed in Ahmedabad warehouse blast|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/many-labourers-killed-in-ahmedabad-warehouse-blast/article33020789.ece|access-date=2020-11-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
==Rescue and compensation== | ==Rescue and compensation== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:19, 15 June 2025
| Date | 4 November 2020 |
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| Time | 11:22 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Sahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory |
| Location | Revabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 22°59′30″N 72°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]
Incident[edit | edit source]
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]
Rescue and compensation[edit | edit source]
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$5,600) each to the families of those killed.[1]
Investigation[edit | edit source]
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]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "12 killed in Gujarat after blast in factory leads to textile godown collapse". The Indian Express. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad: At least 12 labourers were killed and nine injured in the blast at the chemical warehouse". Scroll.in. 4 November 2020. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ↑ "Several women among 12 labourers killed in Ahmedabad warehouse blast". The Hindu. 4 November 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ↑ "Ahmedabad blast: Factory owners negligent, say kin of deceased; FIRs against 3". The Indian Express. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.