Dombivli Blast: Several killed as blast rips chemical factory in Thane
The death toll from the boiler blast at a chemical company in Dombivli, Thane district, Maharashtra, has risen to 10, with search operations still underway.
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The death toll from the chemical factory blast in Thane district, Maharashtra, rose to 10 after three more bodies were found this morning. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the owners of Amudan Chemicals, located in Phase 2 of Dombivli MIDC.(REUTERS)
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Cooling operations are underway at the spot in Dombivali where an incident of boiler blast occurred yesterday. (REUTERS)
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Sarang Kurve, NDRF assistant commandant said, "The fire is under control. The situation is normal here at present three bodies have been recovered today. Search and rescue operations are underway."(REUTERS)
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A boiler exploded at the factory on Thursday afternoon and the impact of the blast and the resultant blaze affected adjacent factories and houses, according to officials.(REUTERS)
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