NTPC Kaniha Blast Injures 5 Workers, 2 Critical
A late-night explosion rocked the NTPC thermal power plant in Kaniha block of Angul district, Odisha, injuring five workers.
The blast occurred in Bunker‑B of the power generation unit.
The injured workers were immediately rushed to the NTPC medical facility.
While three received primary treatment, two critically injured workers were shifted to Bhubaneswar for advanced medical care.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, which remains unknown.
The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety protocols in one of Odisha’s largest power plants.
