Karnataka: 2 dead after chemical tank explodes at factory in Mandya

Two people died and others were injured in an explosion at Kirti Chemicals Industries in Mandya, Karnataka. The blast happened when a chemical storage tank's cap was being opened with a gas cutter. The injured were hospitalized for treatment.

Two Dead in Mandya Chemical Factory Blast

Two people died on Sunday at Kirti Chemicals Industries near Karekate village in Mandya taluk after a storage tank containing chemicals exploded while opening the cap with a gas cutter. The individuals who suffered injuries due to the incident have been sent to Mandya MIMS Hospital for medical assistance and treatment. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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