Massive blast at chemical plant in Mumbai: At least three people killed, many injured

As per the latest update, the fire has been doused completely.
Massive blast at chemical plant in Mumbai: At least three people killed, many injured
Massive blast at chemical plant in Mumbai: At least three people killed, many injured
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At least three people are feared to have been killed and several reportedly injured after a huge blast at a chemical plant in Dombivili, Mumbai.

The blast took place in Acharya chemical company in Dombivili MIDC phase 2, according to reports.

The impact of the blast was so severe that window panes of several nearby buildings were shattered.

As per the latest update, the death toll has risen to 11 and number of injured stands at 201, out of which 47 are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals. 

Police have registered a case against the company management for not taking proper safety measures that allegedly led to the mishap.

The area has been declared out of bounds and mobile services have been curtailed.

The injured have been admitted to AIMS hospital.

Here is a video of the blast. 

(With PTI Inputs)

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