5 Missing After Toxic Ash Leak From Coal Power Plant In Madhya Pradesh

At least six people went missing and two sustained injuries after a fly ash dyke of a power plant in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli developed a breach. The incident took place on Friday evening.

According to photos and videos captured by the villagers, a sea of sludge in the areas around the power plant could be seen. It also affected agricultural land near the plant.

According to KVS Chaudhary, district collector of Singrauli, five people got swept away inside their houses. The officer said that the administration is trying best to rescue affected villagers. He added that crops have also been damaged.