The Bharat Petroleum Company Limited (BPCL) issued an official statement on Thursday clarifying its situation in the tragic incident that occurred at its POL Depot at Bikania near Bhopal, on October 21 evening during the filling on Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) tank lorry.
Six crew personnel of the three tank lorries of Hindustan Petroleum, which were being loaded, and one contractor employee were injured in the incident and were immediately shifted to the hospital.
“We deeply regret to inform you that two of the injured crew personal of HPCL, Salman and Shanu succumbed to their injuries. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the grieving families. We stand in support with their families and will provide aid and assistance in this moment of grief. Apart from compensation to the deceased by HPCL dealer as employer, on humanitarian grounds, we as OMCs, have announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 500,000 (Rupees Five Lakh only) to the legal heir of each deceased HPCL tank lorry crew,” the company added.
Other injured personnel are receiving medical treatment and their wellbeing and speedy recovery is currently Company’s topmost priority. The supply of Petrol and Diesel at our Fuel Stations are normal.
“To ensure continuity of supplies, we are sourcing petrol and diesel from our nearby depot in Manglia, near Indore, and Bina Dispatch Terminal, which are around 200 and 170 kilometres away. We are collaborating and cooperating with the district administration and the authorities in the investigation of the above incident and we shall provide an update, when more details are available to us,” it added.