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Download PDF At least three workers were killed and 16 others injured yesterday in a boiler explosion at a re-rolling factory at Kanchpur of Sonargaon upazila.
The deceased are Majharul Islam Moza, 22, Rabiul Islam, 21, and Amir Hossain, 25.
The injured were admitted to different hospitals and clinics. The conditions of most of the injured were stated to be critical.
The boiler of Syed Steel Mill exploded at about 12:30am leaving Moza and Rabiul dead on the spot and 17 others injured.
Seriously injured Amir was rushed to the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) where he succumbed to his injuries.
The tin-shed factory was badly damaged as it caught fire due to the explosion. Several houses near the factory were also damaged.
On information, fire fighters rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control after a two-hour-long effort.
Nur Hossain, assistant director of Fire Service and Civil Defence, said they rescued 16 injured workers who got trapped inside the factory.
He said the explosion might have caused due to the worn-out boiler machine.
Over 150 workers worked at the factory in two shifts.
Mohammad Shahjahan, the owner of the factory, went into hiding after the incident.
The family members of the victims have demanded compensation from the authorities.
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