Tragic accident at tyre factory in Kanpur Dehat, two workers killed after explosion

A tragic incident occurred on Monday evening in Jariha village, located in the Raniya industrial area of Kanpur Dehat. An explosion at a factory that processes old tyres into oil claimed the lives of two workers. At the time of the incident, both workers were performing welding work near the factory's storage tank when flames suddenly erupted.

According to eyewitnesses, the explosion was so intense that flames spread in all directions. The workers performing the welding were caught in the fire and were severely burned. Due to the intensity of the fire and the impact of the explosion, they lost their balance and fell directly to the ground from a height of approximately 30 feet. Both workers died on the spot.

Upon receiving information about the incident, panic spread among the factory management. Following the accident, members of the management fled the scene, which further complicated the situation. Local residents immediately informed the police about the incident. Upon receiving the report, police and fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and began efforts to control the fire.

The police have taken the bodies into custody and sent them for post-mortem. Since the incident, silence has prevailed in the factory premises, and local residents are quite shaken by the tragedy. The police are now investigating what safety measures were in place at the factory and whether the rules were being followed.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the factory was involved in the work of extracting oil by melting old tyres, which is considered highly risky. Performing welding work on a storage tank is being viewed as a violation of safety standards. The police are now preparing to take legal action against the factory owner and management.

Following the accident, questions have started to arise regarding the safety arrangements in the area. People are also questioning the role of the administration regarding the safety of workers employed in such factories located in the industrial area. The police have stated that the matter will be investigated thoroughly and the guilty will not be spared.

The families of the deceased workers have been informed about the incident, causing immense grief in their homes. No compensation has been announced by the administration yet, but local residents are demanding justice for the victim's families.