Eight Workers Injured in Chambishi Furnace Explosion, Two Indians Dead

Eight employees at Yellow Stripes, a scrap metal company, have sustained serious burns following an explosion at the firm's facility in Chambishi area of Kalulushi District. Kitwe Teaching Hospital General Surgeon, Dr. Encok Soko, said four of the injured were admitted to the hospital around 03:00 hours, with three currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Soko explained that the four male patients admitted at the facility suffered mixed burns ranging between 75 and 90 percent, describing the injuries as both superficial and deep. The remaining four injured employees are admitted to Royal Medical Centre, where their condition is reported to be stable. Two Indian nationals died in the incident. The explosion is believed to have been caused by overloading scrap metal into the furnace. Authorities have launched investigations and labour and safety officials are expected to inspect the facility.