Chhattisgarh Power Plant Boiler Explosion: At Least 11 Workers Killed, 22 Injured
Rescue operations are currently underway at the Vedanta Power Plant, and some workers are still feared trapped, police said.
Published : April 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM IST
|Updated : April 15, 2026 at 4:12 AM IST
Sakti: At least 11 labourers were killed and 22 others injured following a boiler explosion at the Vedanta Power Plant in Sinhitrai village of Sakti district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that a "thorough and impartial" probe will be conducted, and whoever is found guilty will face the strictest action. The state government will provide financial assistance of ₹5 lakh to the kin of the deceased workers and ₹50,000 to the injured to ensure that they receive immediate relief and support, CM Sai said. Directives have been issued to ensure proper and free medical treatment for all the injured individuals. I wish them a speedy recovery.
The injured labourers have been admitted to the nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident has triggered panic and chaos in the premises.
A senior police officer said, as per preliminary information, a boiler tube exploded at the Vedanta Limited power plant at Sinhitrai village in the afternoon. After receiving information, local administration and police rushed to the spot and a rescue operation was immediately launched, he added.
Officials said that the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while rescue operations are still underway. It is feared that some workers may still be trapped inside the power plant, they added.
Police said the cause of the blast would be ascertained only after a thorough investigation.
Taking to his X handle to express grief, CM Sai termed the incident as "extremely distressing and heart-wrenching". "A thorough and impartial investigation of the incident will be ensured. Whosoever is found guilty in this matter will face the strictest possible action," he said.
"The news of the demise and injury of some workers in this accident is profoundly agonizing. My deepest condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to God to grant place at His divine feet to the departed souls and provide the families with the strength to bear this unbearable sorrow. The district administration is present at the scene, and relief and rescue operations are underway at a rapid pace. Necessary directives have been issued for the better treatment of the injured. I pray to God that all individuals injured in this accident recover their health swiftly," the CM said.
Responding to the incident at Korba, industry minister Lakhan Lal Devangan said, "Concrete action will be taken under the labour laws after investigation. I will talk to the collector and SP and get the full details. Investigation will be conducted and strict action will be taken under the labour law."
Former CM and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel expressed his condolences and urged the state government to provide compensation to the families of the victims and treatment to the injured.
"The news of the boiler blast at Sakti Sthit Vedanta Power Plant is extremely heartbreaking. May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide strength to the bereaved families. I request the government and administration to make arrangements not only for appropriate compensation for the victims but also for the proper treatment of all the injured. I pray to God for the swift recovery of the injured," Baghel said.
Lakhan Lal Dewangan, industries minister, said, "An inquiry into the accident has been ordered. The exact cause of the mishap is currently being ascertained. Concrete action will be taken following the investigation. An inquiry will also be conducted under the provisions of labour laws."
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