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Crime
Blast at MRPL Unit Near Mangaluru Injures 8 Workers
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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A major blast at a Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) unit near Mangaluru has left eight people injured, authorities say.
An explosion at a Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) unit located near Mangaluru on Tuesday caused significant damage to the facility and left eight workers injured.
The blast was described as "major" by local authorities, though no fatalities have been reported.
Emergency services rushed to the site, treating the injured and securing the area.
Investigators have begun probing the cause of the incident, with preliminary reports suggesting a potential safety lapse. The refinery has suspended operations at the affected unit while the investigation continues.
The blast was described as "major" by local authorities, though no fatalities have been reported.
Emergency services rushed to the site, treating the injured and securing the area.
Investigators have begun probing the cause of the incident, with preliminary reports suggesting a potential safety lapse. The refinery has suspended operations at the affected unit while the investigation continues.