Bilaspur: A tragic accident occurred at the NTPC power plant in Sipat, Chhattisgarh, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to four others on Wednesday (August 6). The incident unfolded when a trolley, reportedly used for industrial purposes inside the plant, suddenly fell, trapping several workers underneath.
According to officials, the trolley collapse happened during routine operations at the plant. Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Agarwal has confirmed the casualties, stating that rescue operations were promptly initiated to pull out those affected.
Emergency teams responded swiftly, extricating the injured from the site. The wounded individuals were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the accident and have assured that all safety protocols are being reviewed to avoid such mishaps in the future.
Bilaspur collector Sanjay Agarwal expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and reiterated the administration’s commitment to worker safety. The district administration, along with NTPC officials, is closely monitoring the situation and providing support to the injured and their families.
A tragic accident occurred at the National Thermal Power Corporation’s plant in Sipat village on Wednesday. According to Gopal Satpathi, Station House Officer of Sipat, a platform in unit no. 5 of the plant collapsed while workers were carrying out their duties on the air pre-heater platform, situated about 25 km from Bilaspur city.
The incident resulted in the death of 27-year-old Shyam Sahu and left four other workers injured. Of the injured, three were admitted to the Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) in Bilaspur, while one was taken to Apollo Hospital in the city. Police and district administration officials are currently present at the site, overseeing rescue operations and investigations into the cause of the collapse.
A formal probe has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to the trolley’s fall. Officials have promised strict action if any negligence is detected. Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.
