Two workers killed, 20 injured as blast triggers fire at textile unit in Gujarat Last Updated: September 01, 2025, 20:45 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Surat, Sept 1(PTI) At least two workers were killed and 20 others were injured after an explosion triggered a fire at a textile processing unit in Surat district of Gujarat on Monday, officials said. The condition of two workers is critical. Recommended Stories The incident occurred at Santosh Textile Mill in Jolva village in the afternoon after a chemical drum exploded, said Sub Divisional Magistrate VK Pipaliya. “The explosion led to a blaze, resulting in the death of two workers on the spot and leaving 20 others injured. They are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Surat," Pipaliya told reporters at the site. top videos View all Swipe Left For Next Video View all He said the cause of the blast cannot be identified immediately. “Of the 20 workers who were admitted to hospital, two are in critical condition," he said, adding that at least 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, which is still raging. PTI Cor PJT PD NSK First Published: September 01, 2025, 20:45 IST News agency-feeds Two workers killed, 20 injured as blast triggers fire at textile unit in Gujarat Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...

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