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| Date | 4 November 2020 (2020-11-04) |
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| Time | 11:22 a.m.IST |
| Venue | Sahil Enterprises chemical boiler factory |
| Location | Revabhai Nanu Kaka estate, Pirana,Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 22°59′30″N72°34′13″E / 22.99167°N 72.57028°E /22.99167; 72.57028 |
| Deaths | 12 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 9 |
On 4 November 2020, a blast at achemical factory inAhmedabad,Gujarat, India caused deaths of 12 people and injuries to nine others.[1]
A blast occurred at Sahil Enterprise, a chemical factory on Piplaj road in Pirana,Ahmedabad at 11:22 am IST. Kanika Texo Fab, a textile facility next to the factory, had around 30 people working when the blast occurred. The building collapsed and several people died and others injured due to the fallen debris. A total 12 people, including five women, died. Nine others, including four women, were admitted to the L G Hospital, six of whom were in critical condition.[1][2][3]
Thefire brigade arrived with 60 firefighters and 24fire engines. The rescue operation lasted till 8:00 pm IST.[1]
TheGovernment of Gujarat had announced anex gratia of₹4 lakh (US$4,700) each to the families of those killed.[1]
TheChief Minister of GujaratVijay Rupani had ordered the investigation. An inquiry commission comprising two members was formed for investigation.[1] The FIR was filed byGujarat Police against the owner of the chemical factory and two owners of the estate on 5 November 2020.[4]