Explosion at Nagpur Aluminium Factory Claims Five Lives, Eight Injured

Emergency responders continue battling an uncontrolled fire as investigations face delays due to hazardous conditions.

A catastrophic explosion occurred at an aluminium foil factory in Nagpur's Umred taluka on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the polished tubing unit with 87 workers present.
Five fatalities have been confirmed, including two victims who succumbed to injuries in the hospital and three previously missing workers now declared deceased.
Eight workers sustained injuries, with two reported in critical condition and receiving treatment at Nagpur Government Medical College and Hospital.
Firefighters are still working to extinguish the blaze, which remains uncontrolled as of Saturday, April 12, 2025, complicating access to the site.
Authorities plan to launch an investigation once the fire is contained, though safety concerns are expected to limit immediate progress.