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Palghar: An explosion at a chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Palghar claimed the lives of at least three workers while 12 were injured.

The blast was reported at a chemical factory located at Tarapur MIDC in Boisar town of Maharashtra’s Palghar.

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The factory used to produce gamma acid used in the textile industry.

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As per reports, the room of the unit fell off with the explosion.

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Reports state that the explosion took place in the reactor vessel of the factory.

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An investigation into the matter is being carried out.

All the injured are currently under treatment.