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Chemical explosion at IPCL plant kills two, injures 17
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NewsByte on 06 June, 2008 08:05:54
 
A chemical explosion at the Indian Petrochemicals Corp Ltd (IPCL) plant at
Nagothane in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday killed two people and
injured 17.
According to an official at the Raigad police control room, “The explosion
took place around 11.30 a.m. While details are not available, the preliminary
report states that two persons died on the spot and the injured have been
shifted to Harkisondas Hospital in Mumbai while those with superficial burns are
being treated at Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital inside the IPCL complex.”
According to a company spokesperson, “There is a report of an explosion and
it is feared that one person has succumbed to injuries sustained in the
explosion. However, further details are awaited.”
According to top police officials, the explosion occurred when repair work was
being carried out in the LLD department where inflammable chemicals are stored.
Enquiries are on to ascertain the cause of the explosion. Nagothane, 94 km from
Mumbai, is a petrochemical refinery hub.