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Massive blast in Thane chemical factory kills 6; rescue operations underway
An explosion at a chemical factory in Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra, has claimed six lives and injured 48 others.
Updated: May 23, 2024 22:02 IST
1 / 8Six people have died, and 48 others injured following a massive blast at a chemical factory in Maharashtra's Thane. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
2 / 8The explosion took place at Amudan Chemicals Pvt Ltd in the MIDC phase-2 region of Dombivli East. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
3 / 8Many workers and residents are still feared trapped in the factory, with rescue operations underway. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
4 / 8The injured are being treated at Neptune Hospital, AIMS Hospital, and Global Hospital. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
5 / 8The sound of the blast was heard within a 2 km radius, breaking windows of nearby buildings. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
6 / 8The initial blast triggered two more explosions due to the presence of chemicals in the factory. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
7 / 8Fire officials from the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) are leading the rescue efforts. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
8 / 8Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences towards the family of the deceased. (Express photo/Deepak Joshi)
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