2 killed in chemical factory explosion in UP’s Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar (UP), July 27 : Two persons were killed while one was seriously injured on Thursday in a blast that occurred at a chemical factory in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district, the police said.

A police officer said two labourers died while another worker sustained serious injuries in a boiler explosion at Bajrang LM chemical factory near Makhyali village.

Superintendent of Police Satyanarayan Prajapat said the deceased have been identified as Ali Nawaz, 42, and Ram Bharose, 55.The injured worker was identified as Jaipal, 60.

The police officer said that others who received minor injuries were admitted to the district hospital for first-aid.The doctors have referred them to Meerut for further treatment.

An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

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