An explosion occurred at the sponge iron factory in the Ikra Industrial Area of Jamuria.

Jamuria, July 17: A sudden explosion occurred on Friday afternoon at the Kelister Sponge Iron factory located in the Sheikhpur More area of the Ikra Industrial Estate in Jamuria, West Burdwan. It is initially learned that many workers working in the factory were injured in the explosion. However, the exact number of injured has not been officially announced by the administration yet. After receiving the news of the incident, a fire engine quickly reached the spot and started rescue work and tried to control the situation. It is learned that the injured are being quickly rescued and sent to a nearby hospital. As soon as the news of the explosion spread, a large crowd gathered outside the factory. To maintain law and order, a large police force has been deployed at the scene. The reason for the explosion is not known initially. Police and administration officials have reached the spot and started investigating. It is being investigated how the explosion occurred in the factory and whether there was any flaw in the security arrangements. The incident has created a stir in the industrial area. The administration is working on the treatment of the injured and searching for the real cause of the incident.