Sudan: 18 Indian workers killed in LPG blast at ceramic factory, several injured

An LPG tanker blast at ceramic factory 'Seela' in Sudan killed at least 23 workers,18 of which were Indian and injured more than 130 people on December 3. External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar confirmed 'tragic news' of Indians who lost ir lives and said that re are ors who are 'severely' injured. Embassy of India in Khartoum has released list of workers in factory at Bahri area of capital Khartoum who are mitted in Alamal Hospital and a separate list of 16 Indians who are still missing after incident.

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Out of nearly 50 Indians who worked at  ceramic factory, 34 have survived incident and are currently accommodated at Saloomi factory residence. MEA has also provided a 24-hour emergency number for information related to blast. According to preliminary reports, necessary equipment was missing at site. government official reportedly said that inflammable materials were improperly stored which furr led to spre of fire. 

Indian Embassy on Wednesday issued a detailed list of Indians who were hospitalised, went missing or survived trdy. As per its data, seven people have been hospitalised, with four in critical condition. A total of 34 Indians who survived have been accommodated at Saloomi Ceramics Factory residence. According to a statement issued by Sudanese government, blast in a gas tanker triggered fire in an industrial area because of which 23 people were killed and more than 130 injured.

"Preliminary observations indicate a lack of necessary safety measures and equipment at factory, in dition to random stor of flammable materials," it said.

An investigation has been launched, it ded. Meanwhile, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, w on a visit to US, expressed his condolences for victims and said that preliminary reports indicate absence of necessary safety tools.

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