Overview
- A blast at Metropolitan Eximchem’s unit in Jhagadia, Bharuch, set off a large fire that injured at least 15 workers.
- Four workers were in critical condition and were moved to Jayaben Mody Multispeciality Hospital in Ankleshwar.
- Fire crews deployed about eight tenders from Ankleshwar and Jhagadia and said the blaze was being brought under control.
- Officials have not identified the cause, and police, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, and industrial safety authorities began on-site checks.
- People nearby reported black smoke visible up to 4 km and broken windows at adjoining units, highlighting safety and pollution risks in the region’s chemical belt.