BENGALURU: Three people were seriously injured after a chemical cylinder suddenly exploded at a factory on Ichchangur-Vaddarapallya road on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at Lake Chemicals Pvt Ltd in Attibele industrial area.
A large-sized chemical cylinder in factory exploded, leading to a fire in which three workers sustained burn injuries. The condition of one worker is said to be critical. Earlier, a cylinder had burst in similar a manner and this is the second time a cylinder exploded at the factory.
On receiving information the Attibele police rush to spot. According to initial reports, the explosion occurred while mixing chemicals as the reactor had not been provided with earthing. All windows and doors of factory were shattered.
The stench of chemical had engulfed the entire area and the accident occurred as the factory management had not taken precautionary measures. However, the management claimed that the workers had sustained only minor injuries. The injured workers were writhing in pain and are now fighting for their lives in hospital due to the factory management’s negligence.
