Five killed, 7 injured as boiler explodes in packaging factory

People gathered to the spot and were shocked to see   human body parts lying in different places. Silvassa police also reached the spot after learning about the incident and started investigations. Those injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The fire department officials and a medical team from a government hospital also rushed to the spot.

Silvassa police inspector K B Mahajan along with his staff reached the spot and started probe after everything was under control. Police had lodged an accidental death complaint in this connection. Forensic officials also have started probe. Police sources said that five people succumbed to severe injuries on the spot.

After primary investigations, Silvassa police inspector K B Mahajan said, “The repair work in the boiler was under progress and two youths were carrying out welding work in the factory premises. The factory owner stays in Mumbai and a manager looks after the packaging work.  At present the casualty figure has reached five people. Seven others are injured, some of them in a critical condition. The identification of the deceased is in progress.”