Silvassa explosion during suspected nitrogen refill kills four, inquiry launched

A powerful blast inside a godown in Silvassa killed at least four people on Saturday morning, officials said. Two others were hurt and received hospital care. The incident happened in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Authorities said emergency teams reached quickly and moved local residents to safer places as a precaution.

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Officials said the explosion took place at around 9 am at M/s S K Enterprise. The blast happened while gas, suspected to be nitrogen, was being refilled. A total of six persons were injured in the incident. The Union Territory administration said the situation was later brought under control.

Silvassa explosion at godown: Injuries and hospital treatment

"A total of six persons were injured... four of them tragically succumbed to their injuries, whereas the other two are undergoing treatment at Namo Hospital, Silvassa, an official release from the Union Territory administration said.\"

Silvassa explosion at godown: Preliminary forensic findings

\"As per the preliminary report of the Forensic Science Laboratory, it appeared to be a pressure blast caused due to the rupture of a stainless-steel tank suspected to contain nitrogen, the release said.\"

Silvassa explosion at godown: Emergency response and safety steps

Teams from Fire and Emergency Services, Police, and 108 ambulance services were sent to the site, officials said. Nearby residents were shifted away from the area as a safety step. Authorities said conditions at the location were stable after the response. Work at the site continued under official supervision.

Silvassa explosion at godown: Probe and industrial inspections

Officials said an inquiry committee was formed to examine the cause of the blast. The district administration also created an inspection committee for wider checks. The checks cover industrial units handling hazardous chemicals and gases. The focus includes units operating without required permissions, the release said.

The Silvassa godown blast left four dead and two injured, with treatment continuing at Namo Hospital. Officials said the explosion occurred during suspected nitrogen refilling at M/s S K Enterprise around 9 am. A preliminary forensic note pointed to a pressure blast linked to a ruptured tank. Authorities said the area was secured and investigations began.

With inputs from PTI