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Bihar man, 26, dies in furnace blast at metal melting factory near Chennai: Cop
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Bihar man, 26, dies in furnace blast at metal melting factory near Chennai: Cop

A 26-year-old man from Bihar died and nine others were injured in a furnace explosion at a metal melting factory located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Chennai’s Tiruvallur district. The incident occurred around 10 am, and the victim succumbed to severe burns caused by the blast. Nine individuals sustained injuries, with four being from Bihar and five from Tamil Nadu. Emergency services responded promptly, extinguishing the flames within an hour. The deceased's body was sent for an autopsy at a government hospital in Ponneri. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and have filed a case. In response, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expressed condolences to the victim's family and directed financial assistance through the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund. He also ordered officials from various departments to inspect the site and ensure appropriate measures are taken.

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Bihar man, 26, dies in furnace blast at metal melting factory near Chennai: Cop

A 26-year-old man from Bihar died and nine others were injured in a furnace explosion at a metal melting factory located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Chennai’s Tiruvallur district. The incident occurred around 10 am, and the victim succumbed to severe burns caused by the blast. Nine individuals sustained injuries, with four being from Bihar and five from Tamil Nadu. Emergency services responded promptly, extinguishing the flames within an hour. The deceased's body was sent for an autopsy at a government hospital in Ponneri. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and have filed a case. In response, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expressed condolences to the victim's family and directed financial assistance through the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund. He also ordered officials from various departments to inspect the site and ensure appropriate measures are taken.

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