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.

Published on: May 24, 2024 10:57 AM IST

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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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National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials carry a dead body on a stretcher at the site of a blast at a chemical factory in Dombivli, on the outskirts of Mumbai on Friday. (REUTERS)

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Ten fire engines were pressed into service to control the blaze and the firefighting went past 11 pm on Thursday. (AP)

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The Manpada police in Dombivli have registered a case against the factory owners under Indian Penal Code section 304A (culpable homicide) and sections concerning explosive substances and hazardous chemicals. (REUTERS)

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased while assuring that the government would take care of the treatment of the injured. (AP)