35 Workers Sustain Burn Injuries As Massive Fire Broke Out at Rubber Plant in Haryana's Sonipat

Sonipat: At least 35 workers working at a rubber plant in Haryana’s Sonipat sustained burn injuries and were shifted to various hospitals after a massive fire broke out at the plant on Tuesday evening. The incident reportedly took place in Rai Industrial Area in Sonipat district. On information, the local police and the fire department personnel rushed to the spot and efforts to douse the fire were initiated.

During the rescue operation, 35 labourers were evacuated from the plant in an injured condition and were admitted to private and government hospitals. As per sources, the condition of a few of them is critical and they are being treated under doctors’ observation.

The six critically injured persons have been referred to PGI Khanpur and PGI Rohtak in Haryana.

The local police and the district administration were at the spot as the rescue operation was underway.

Further details regarding the incident are being awaited.