The Economic Times

MRPL explosion: One dead, eight injured; minister says senior officer appointed to probe cause

A serious explosion occurred at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, causing one fatality and injuring eight individuals. Karnataka Minister UT Khader visited the site to assess the situation and announced an investigation. The incident, which took place in the hydro sulphur treatment unit, left one worker dead and others receiving treatment. Emergency teams successfully controlled the fire following the explosion with no further casualties reported.