2 Killed, 4 More Injured in Tire Facility Explosion

Two people were killed and four others injured in a blast at a tire factory in a village in Meerut, India, Tuesday.

The workers were injured in a boiler explosion at Durga Enterprises, a slug-tire factory with two boilers.

The explosion unleashed chemicals from the ruptured boiler, leading to the immediate death of two workers and causing critical injuries to four others.

Local police and rescue teams rushed to the spot to evacuate trapped individuals and provide medical assistance.

The incident created panic among the individuals, prompting the forensic team and other investigative units to conduct a thorough examination to determine the causes behind the boiler explosion.

"Two people died due to a boiler explosion at the Durga Enterprises tyre factory. The police have reached the site. Our first priority is to ensure the safety of those injured in the incident. Further investigation in the matter is underway," said Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena.

The injured workers were admitted to a nearby hospital, where their condition remains serious.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Dehat Kamlesh Bahadur is monitoring the situation. Initial reports suggest a possible lapse in adhering to safety standards at the factory, which might have contributed to the tragic loss of two lives.

Durga Enterprises manufactures rubber processing oil, tire oil, and black carbon.