According to preliminary reports, the blasts occurred in 25 drums containing 200 litres each of solvent at Novephene Specialities’ plant in Boisar MIDC at around 11:15 pm. The 15 injured, three of whom are critical, have been admitted in three hospitals in Boisar, Singe said, adding that the number of casualties could go up. Palghar district collector Prashant Narnaware, who reached the site early on Friday, said 40 blasts heard from the plant. Tremors of the blasts could be felt 12km from the spot in Palghar, Mahim, Boisar and surrounding areas. Tarapur MIDC has around 1,100 chemical units which store hazardous and flammable chemicals.

Source: Hindustan Times March 09, 2018 02:36 UTC