Boisar police station sub-inspector S K Pote told PTI that a reactor in the premises of JPN Pharma Private Ltd exploded this afternoon killing two and injuring three workers.
The seriously injured have been admitted to local hospital and are being treated he said.
He gave the names of those dead as plant supervisor Pravin Bhandighare (28) and a worker Rakesh S Bankar (22).
The police official said that three people, including dead plant supervisor Pravin has been booked in connection with the explosion under Section 304 A of the Indian Penal Code.
The police said that no arrests have been made so far and investigations are on.
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