3 workers killed in boiler explosion in RCF plant

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Jul 02 2016 | 7:13 PM IST
Three workers were today killed and as many injured in a boiler blast at the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers (RCF) plant in suburban Chembur.
"Three people died and three were injured in a boiler blast. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital," a senior official, who inspected the spot, told PTI.
Mumbai police spokesperson Ashoke Dhude said the explosion occurred during the maintenance work.
"As per preliminary information, maintenance work was on when the incident took place," he said.
Despite repeated attempts, RCF officials could not be reached for comments.
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First Published: Jul 02 2016 | 7:13 PM IST

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