2014 GAIL pipeline explosion
On 27 June 2014 a massive fire broke out following a blast in Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) 18" size underground gas Pipeline at Nagaram in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The accident took place near Tatipaka refinery of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), about 180 km from state capital Vijayawada.
Date | 27 June 2014 |
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Time | 05:30 IST |
Location | Nagaram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 16.501106°N 81.910726°E |
Cause | 18" Gas Pipeline rupture |
Deaths | 23 |
Non-fatal injuries | 38 |
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