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Prayagraj Cold Storage Ammonia Blast - 9 Workers Feared Dead

3/23/2026
03:24 PM
Prayagraj Cold Storage Ammonia Blast - 9 Workers Feared Dead

Ammonia tank explosion destroys cold storage in Prayagraj. 9 workers trapped under debris. SDRF rescue operation underway.

Prayagraj Cold Storage Collapse: 9 Workers Missing After Ammonia Blast

Prayagraj, March 23, 2026 (3:30 PM) - Massive ammonia tank explosion at a cold storage facility in Prayagraj's industrial area has led to building collapse. 9 labourers feared trapped under debris. SDRF teams deployed immediately.

Incident Timeline

TimeEvent
2:15 PMAmmonia tank blast
2:20 PMRoof collapse
2:30 PMSDRF arrives
3:00 PM4 bodies recovered
4:00 PMRescue continues

Casualty & Rescue Status

  • 9 workers missing (all local labourers)
  • 4 bodies recovered so far
  • 15 injured (burns, fractures)
  • Ammonia gas leak contained

Emergency Response

Safety Violations Identified

  1. No ammonia detectors
  2. Poor ventilation system
  3. Overloaded storage capacity
  4. No emergency exits marked

District Administration Action

DM Prayagraj: "All cold storages in district will face immediate safety audit. Strict action against violators. Rescue operation priority number one." Cold storage owner detained for questioning. Facility stored potatoes worth Rs 15 crore. Rescue expected to continue till midnight. All district hospitals on high alert.

REF ID: 290677bcVERIFIED BY LEARNTUBE INDIA

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