New Delhi (NVI): At least two people were killed and six others were injured in an explosion at a chemical factory in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
The explosion took place at around 2.30 am in the factory at Dheku in Sajgaon industrial area of Khopoli town, located about 70 km from Mumbai, following which a fire broke out in the premises, according to media reports.
Furthermore, the impact of the explosion caused damage to nearby houses.
At least 16 fire brigades and police personnel rushed to the spot and launched firefighting and rescue operations, which were on till morning.
-CHK
