One Dead, Eight Injured in MRPL Refinery Explosion in Mangalore
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An explosion at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) facility in Karnataka's Mangalore resulted in the death of a 30-year-old contract worker, Manish Karkera, and injuries to eight others. The explosion occurred around 12 pm in the Crude Distillation Unit due to the bursting of a high-pressure cold separator. The fire was contained and extinguished after about two and a half hours. The incident led to damage in nearby residential areas and places of worship. MRPL has announced financial assistance and insurance benefits totaling approximately Rs 1.20 crore for the family of the deceased.
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