Kannauj: A steam tank exploded in the perfume factory on Tuesday late night. A laborer died in the accident. While five people, including the factory owner and the son of the former chairman, were injured in the accident. The injured have been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Lucknow.
Former chairman Haji Rais, a resident of Haji Ganj locality of Sadar Kotwali, has a perfume factory in the locality itself. Steam Dag exploded while making perfume late on Tuesday night. This caused a loud explosion. The people around were shocked to hear the sound and reached the spot.
Hajiganj resident laborer Smile died in the accident. While five people including the chairman’s son were injured. The injured have been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Lucknow. It is being told that due to a technical fault, the steam deck had exploded. The explosion was so strong that the electric poles nearby also fell. The police reached the spot and made inquiries.