At least seven people were killed in a blast at a chemical factory near Shirpur Waghadi village in Dhule district on Saturday.
More than 40 people sustained injuries in the incident.
On receiving information, Dhule district Guardian Minister Dadaji Bhuse rushed to the spot. Police, disaster management teams, fire brigade have been engaged in the rescue operations. So far, seven bodies have been recovered.
Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flame. The intensity of the explosion was so high that cracks were developed in nearby houses with black smoke engulfing the entire area. Details are awaited, the sources added. (UNI)
