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Nitrogen tank blast at Pithampur factory leaves three workers injured, two in critical condition
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 02:31 PM
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A nitrogen gas receiver tank exploded at an industrial unit in Pithampur's Indorama area, causing a loud blast and injuring three workers, two of whom are reported to be in serious condition.
An industrial facility in the Indorama zone of Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, experienced a sudden rupture of a nitrogen gas receiver tank early this morning. The explosion generated a powerful blast that shook the factory premises and triggered panic among the workforce.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the site. Three workers sustained injuries in the blast; two have been classified as critically injured and are receiving intensive care, while the third remains in stable condition.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and to investigate the cause of the tank failure. The factory management has halted production pending a safety audit.
The incident underscores the need for stringent safety protocols in industrial plants handling high-pressure gases, a concern that regulators are likely to review in the aftermath.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from officials and medical teams.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the site. Three workers sustained injuries in the blast; two have been classified as critically injured and are receiving intensive care, while the third remains in stable condition.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and to investigate the cause of the tank failure. The factory management has halted production pending a safety audit.
The incident underscores the need for stringent safety protocols in industrial plants handling high-pressure gases, a concern that regulators are likely to review in the aftermath.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from officials and medical teams.