Natural calamity at Waste-to-Energy plant kills 9, ops suspended
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Heavy rains caused a nearby landfill to collapse onto Antony Waste's Waste-to-Energy plant site, damaging the admin building and killing 9 employees. 14 of the 23 people present were rescued and are under treatment. Plant operations are temporarily suspended for safety assessment; municipal waste collection services continue unaffected. The company says assets and operations are insured and financial impact is being assessed. Announced support includes 25 lakh per bereaved family, full medical and counselling costs, jobs for family members, and education expenses for children.
Plant halt may hurt Waste-to-Energy revenue until safety clearance. Insurance should cover losses, but reputational and sentiment impact is severe.