Tragic Incident in Nagpur: Six Lives Lost Due to Water Tank Collapse

A devastating incident in Nagpur, Maharashtra, saw a water tank collapse at a solar panel factory, resulting in six deaths and nine injuries. The state government has pledged financial support for the victims' families, while the company involved has also committed to compensating the affected families. This tragic event highlights the urgent need for safety measures in industrial settings. Read on for more details about the incident and the responses from officials.
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Water Tank Collapse Claims Lives in Nagpur

On Friday, a tragic accident occurred in the outskirts of Nagpur, Maharashtra, where a water tank collapsed at an industrial facility, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to nine others, as reported by a police official.


The incident took place around 9:30 AM at a solar panel manufacturing factory located in the MIDC Butibori area. According to the official, three victims died at the scene, while three others succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital.


Expressing his condolences, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government would provide a compensation of five lakh rupees to the families of the deceased. An official statement indicated that the company involved has also agreed to pay 30 lakh rupees per family of the deceased, in addition to covering the medical expenses and providing ten lakh rupees to the injured workers.