3 killed, several injured in GAIL gas pipeline explosion

  • 5 years ago
A blast has been reported at GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) site in Nagaram in Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, at least three people have been killed in the explosion while over 20 have been injured.

The blast reportedly took place at around 6 am on Friday. The latest reports have said that the fire has been brought under control with the help of 20 fire tenders.

"The fire has been was brought under control and rescues operations are underway. The toll may rise," District Collector Neetu Kumari Prasad said.

Initial reports claimed that the explosion took place at an ONGC site, but later it was reported that the blast actually took place at a GAIL site.


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