Three people were killed and about half a dozen others were injured in a powerful explosion in a sugar mill in Sitapur on Monday noon.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences to the family members of those who died in the mishap. He also directed the district magistrate to make arrangements for the treatment of the injured.
Reports said that a steam tank exploded in Ramkot’s Jawaharpur Sugar Mill in Sitapur. While three workers died on the spot, more than five workers were seriously injured. At the same time, two labourers were reported to be missing.
Sources said that after the accident, the sugar mill officials fled the spot which led to strong protest by the workers who created a ruckus till the local police reached the spot and assured them of all possible help.
Senior officials visited the spot and were making further investigations.
The bodies were sent for autopsy.