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Fire From Gas Leak at North Central Railway Spring Factory in Gwalior Injures Five

Authorities are investigating the maintenance-time leak that caused the blaze.

Overview

  • A gas pipeline caught fire Thursday evening at the North Central Railway spring facility in Sithouli near Gwalior during maintenance work.
  • Five workers suffered burn injuries and were transported by ambulance to a nearby private hospital.
  • Police reported the injured are in stable condition, and a treating doctor said all are okay after treatment.
  • The fire was extinguished in a short time, according to officials.
  • Jhansi Road police have opened an investigation into the cause and safety procedures at the plant, which makes springs for coaches and wagons.