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Wax factory explosion in Dhule kills 4 women, injures 2

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 18, 2023 17:33 IST

In Dhule, a candle-making factory experienced a huge explosion, resulting in the deaths of four women and causing serious ...

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In Dhule, a candle-making factory experienced a huge explosion, resulting in the deaths of four women and causing serious injuries to two employees. The injured workers have been taken to a government hospital in Nandurbar for treatment.

On Tuesday afternoon, an explosion occurred at a candle-making factory called Bhavani Celebration in Dhule. The blast took place at Chiplipada in Sakri taluka of Dhule. Four women died immediately, and two employees were injured. The reason for the explosion is not yet known.

Four female workers lost their lives in a fire that broke out at a factory, while two other employees suffered severe injuries and were taken to a government hospital in Nandurbar. The condition of the injured is critical. The police have launched an investigation, and the bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem.

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