Explosion at power plant in India: 9 dead, 15 injured

An explosion occurred at a power plant in the city of Singhitarai in India's Chhattisgarh state.

The explosion in the boiler unit resulted in 9 deaths and 15 injuries.

The cause of the explosion is not yet known. Police stated that the blast was likely caused by overheating in a boiler pipe.

In a statement, the company operating the plant, Vedanta, reported that an 'unfortunate incident' had occurred at the Singhitarai facility and that a comprehensive investigation had been launched.