Mumbai: At least one person was killed while six others were injured after an explosion ripped through a textile unit in Boisar MIDC area followed by a huge blaze on Saturday.
The injured have been identified as Ganesh Patil, Arvind Yadav, Murali Gautam, Amit Yadav, Umesh Rajwanshi, and Mukesh Yadav and they have been rushed to a private hospital for treating their burns.
As per reports, the incident occurred around 5.30 a.m.at the Jakharia Fabrics Pvt. Ltd when a massive blast, followed by a raging fire reportedly ripped through the boiler room of the two-decades-old company manufacturing blended polyester cotton, viscose fabrics, yarn dyeing, cotton linen, fabric yarn processing, and other products.
Following the mishap, one worker was killed, one more said to be missing and six more injured in the tragedy.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased worker whose identity is yet to be established, has been sent for an autopsy to Palghar, and further probe is on, sources informed.
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