A powerful explosion at the oxygen plant shook the area with a radius of up to two kilometers. At least six people died.
In the city of Sitakunda in southeastern Bangladesh on Saturday, March 4, an explosion occurred at an oxygen plant. At least six people died and others were injured, according to Reuters.
It is known that a strong explosion shook the area with a radius of up to two kilometers.
“Six bodies were found at the scene,” local government spokesman Shahadat Hossein said.
A rescue operation is underway, so the number of victims may increase. The cause of the incident is not yet known, said a fire service spokesperson.
🇧🇩 : 6 dead, several injured after explosion and fire at an oxygen plant in Chittagong, #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/aZF1yLAZ7Z
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