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One killed in boiler explosion

CHENNAI, August 8: One person was killed and 40 others were injured when a boiler in a fertiliser factory in nearby Manali exploded. Police...

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CHENNAI, August 8: One person was killed and 40 others were injured when a boiler in a fertiliser factory in nearby Manali exploded. Police say there is a possibility of more casualities, as rescue work has been hampered by the thick smoke engulfing the area. The cause of the explosion has not been determined as yet.

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