Published 00:55 IST, October 31st 2024
3 Workers Injured As Massive Explosion Triggers Fire At Factory In Palghar
At least three workers were seriously injured in an explosion in a factory at Boisar in Maharashtra’s Palghar district late on Wednesday night.
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Palghar: At least three workers were seriously injured in an explosion in a factory at Boisar in Maharashtra ’s Palghar district late on Wednesday night. A senior Maharashtra police official confirmed the incident saying that an effort has been initiated to douse the fire, which spread after the explosion.
The police official said that the victims have suffered over 70 per cent burns and are being treated in a local hospital.
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Citing eyewitnesses, the official said the factory roof blew off in the blast and fell some distance from the accident site.
The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained, he said, adding that firefighters are trying to douse the fire that erupted due to the blast.
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Further details regarding the incident are being awaited.
00:55 IST, October 31st 2024