Fire kills 3, injures 30 in Indian Oil’s Haldia refinery

Story by  ATV | Posted by  sabir hussain • 2 Years ago
The fire at IOCL in Haldia.
The fire at IOCL in Haldia.

 

Haldia

At least three people were killed and over 30 others were injured in a fire at Indian Oil’s refinery in West Bengal's Haldia on Tuesday.

"Three people died and over 30 persons were injured in a fire incident at IOCL refinery in Haldia today. The injured have been shifted to Kolkata," SK Ajgar Ali, Chairman-In-Council, Haldia Municipality said .

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed anguish over the fire incident.

"Deeply anguished by the fire in IOC, Haldia. Three precious lives were lost and my thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Those injured are being brought to Kolkata through a green corridor. GoWB will extend all assistance to ensure their speedy recovery," Banerjee tweeted.