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Blast at Mangaluru refinery kills a labourer, injures nine others
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM
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A blast at the Mangaluru refinery caused a fire, resulting in the death of a missing labourer and injuries to nine workers.
A sudden explosion erupted at the Mangaluru refinery, igniting a fire that quickly spread across part of the facility. Emergency services were dispatched promptly, and the site was cordoned off to contain the blaze.
Rescue teams recovered the body of a labourer who had been reported missing after the blast. The deceased was identified by colleagues on the premises.
Nine other workers sustained injuries of varying severity. They were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, with officials confirming that none of the injuries are life‑threatening.
The refinery management has launched an internal investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and is cooperating with local authorities. Safety checks across similar installations have been ordered as a precautionary measure.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues and the site is cleared of hazards.
Rescue teams recovered the body of a labourer who had been reported missing after the blast. The deceased was identified by colleagues on the premises.
Nine other workers sustained injuries of varying severity. They were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, with officials confirming that none of the injuries are life‑threatening.
The refinery management has launched an internal investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and is cooperating with local authorities. Safety checks across similar installations have been ordered as a precautionary measure.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues and the site is cleared of hazards.