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Power plant explosion in India kills at least 14, injures 20

The explosion left many victims with severe burns being treated at a hospital in neighbouring Raigarh district.

Published: 1:17pm, 15 Apr 2026Updated: 1:17pm, 15 Apr 2026

A blast at a power plant in India’s eastern state of Chhattisgarh has killed at least 14 people and injured several others, according to officials. The April 14, 2026, explosion was reportedly related to a boiler tube overheating at the plant in Sakti district. Many of the victims suffered severe burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Power plant explosion in India kills at least 14, injures 20

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The explosion left many victims with severe burns being treated at a hospital in neighbouring Raigarh district.

The explosion left many victims with severe burns being treated at a hospital in neighbouring Raigarh district.