Nine killed, 15 injured in boiler explosion at Chhattisgarh power plant

What Happened

A boiler blast at Vedanta Power Plant in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh killed nine workers and injured fifteen on April 14, 2026. The explosion occurred at approximately 3 PM in the Singhi Tarai area. Injured workers received treatment at Raigarh hospital. Officials initiated investigations. The power plant's subcontractor NGSL operated the affected unit. The company stated it coordinated with authorities and medical teams for support.

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