Six workers killed in blast at sponge iron factory in Chhattisgarh

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Six workers feared dormant and implicit 10 injured successful a blast reported astatine a alloy mill successful Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh. Picture: Screenshot from video posted connected X/@PTI_News

At slightest six workers were killed and respective others injured successful a blast astatine a sponge robust mill successful Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar- Bhatapara territory connected Thursday (January 22, 2026), officials said.

The incidental occurred astatine the Real Ispat Sponge Iron Factory located successful Bakulahi colony successful the Bhatapara agrarian area, a constabulary authoritative said.

After being alerted, constabulary and elder administrative officials rushed to the spot and initiated alleviation and rescue operations, helium said.

Published - January 22, 2026 01:46 p.m. IST

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