Mumbai: 3 killed in boiler explosion in RCF plant

July 02, 2016 19:33

Three workers were today killed and as many injured in a boiler blast at the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers plant in Mumbai's suburban Chembur.

"Three people died and three were injured in a boiler blast. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital," a senior official, who inspected the spot, said.

Mumbai police spokesperson Ashoke Dhude said the explosion occurred during the maintenance work.

"As per preliminary information, maintenance work was on when the incident took place," he said.

Despite repeated attempts, RCF officials could not be reached for comments.

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