28 September,2022 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
The industrial unit where the explosion happened. Pic/ Hanif Patel
Three workers were killed and eight sustained injures following a fire after a hydrogen gas cylinder blast in an industrial unit in Vasai area of Maharashtra, the fire brigade officials said.
The incident took place around 2:30 pm on Wednesday, the officials added.
The explosion took place at an industrial unit located in Chandrapada area, a fire brigade official said.
"Primary investigations have revealed that the explosion took place in the unit when the maintenance works were being undertaken. The impact of the explosion was such that three people were killed on the spot," said a fire brigade official.
ALSO READ
Mumbai lakes providing drinking water reach 98.02 per cent capacity
Mumbai weather update: IMD forecasts moderate rainfall for the city
Maharashtra CM Shinde participates in Ganesh idol immersion programme in Thane
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: 62,569 Lord Ganesha idols immersed till 12 am, says BMC
Mumbai lakes supplying drinking water at 98.15 per cent capacity
The injured have been shifted to near by hospital for treatment.
Also Read: Thane tribunal awards Rs 44.4 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in accident
Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and further operations are underway.