Blast inside Mangaluru refinery: Loud explosion sound, dense smoke reported
A fire and explosion occurred at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) in Mangaluru, resulting in one serious injury and several minor ones. Authorities have brought the fire under control and are conducting safety inspections in the surrounding area.
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Industrial accidents at major refineries pose significant safety risks to local communities and can disrupt regional energy supply chains.
MANGALURU: A blast followed by a fire was reported at the CHT unit, the Hydro Sulphur Treatment Unit of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), on Wednesday.The fire has since been brought under control, city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH said.One person, identified as Rajesh Baptist, sustained burn injuries covering around 35% of his body and was shifted to Srinivasa Hospital. He is undergoing treatment in the ICU and doctors said he is out of danger.Six other people who suffered minor injuries at an adjacent office were given outpatient treatment and underwent medical check-ups, police said.The city police commissioner, deputy commissioner and Zilla Panchayat CEO are present at the site.
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