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Explosion Rocks Mahad MIDC in Raigarh, Shocks Felt 4 km Away
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:48 AM
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A powerful blast at a company in Mahad MIDC, Raigarh, sent shockwaves felt up to 4 km away. Fire, police and ambulance units responded swiftly.
A massive explosion occurred at a company located in the Mahad MIDC industrial area of Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday. The blast was so intense that its shockwaves were registered as far as four kilometres from the site.
Emergency services, including the local fire brigade, police officers and ambulance teams, rushed to the scene within minutes. Initial reports indicate no casualties, but the incident caused significant damage to nearby infrastructure.
Investigators are examining the cause of the explosion, while authorities have urged workers to stay clear of the affected zone until a thorough safety assessment is completed.
The incident has drawn attention to safety protocols in industrial clusters, with officials promising a detailed inquiry into the incident.
Local residents reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a plume of smoke rise from the site before the emergency response teams arrived.
Emergency services, including the local fire brigade, police officers and ambulance teams, rushed to the scene within minutes. Initial reports indicate no casualties, but the incident caused significant damage to nearby infrastructure.
Investigators are examining the cause of the explosion, while authorities have urged workers to stay clear of the affected zone until a thorough safety assessment is completed.
The incident has drawn attention to safety protocols in industrial clusters, with officials promising a detailed inquiry into the incident.
Local residents reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a plume of smoke rise from the site before the emergency response teams arrived.