Three injured in blast at rolling mill in Sihor GIDC
February 16, 2025
Bhavnagar: Three workers were injured in a sudden blast at a factory in the Sihor GIDC area of Bhavnagar district this morning. As soon as the incident was reported, local police, fire brigade teams, and ambulances rushed to the site. The injured workers received primary treatment and were later shifted to Sir T. Hospital in Bhavnagar for further medical care.
The blast caused significant financial losses to the factory. Police have sealed the area and initiated a detailed investigation. The injured workers have been identified as Raju Bhai Verma, a resident of Uttar Pradesh; Sanjay Bhai Chauhan from Sihor; and Shivmangal, also from Uttar Pradesh.
Rameshbhai Prajapati, Mamlatdar of Sihor, told the media that the explosion occurred at Har Devendra Rolling Mill near the Sihor railway crossing due to a boiler blast. Upon being informed, officials reached the site. Three workers sustained injuries, and a panchanama (official inspection) is currently being conducted. DeshGujarat
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