Thursday, February 5, 2009

Explosion sparks fire at Haridwar BHEL plant

Dehra Dun (Uttarakhand) (PTI): At least 10 people were injured in an explosion at BHEL plant in Haridwar on Wednesday.

The explosion took place in a furnace at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited factory leading to a major fire, police said, adding six fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze. Nearly 10 of the workers received burn injuries, they said.

The injured have been taken to a hospital in Haridwar.

Source: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200902041752.htm

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