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One dead, 9 injured in blast at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals premises

One person died, another sustained burn injuries and eight persons suffered minor injuries following a blast in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) on September 30, 2026. A loud explosion was heard from the premises around forenoon, following which fire broke out and thick smoke was seen emanating from the refinery. Window panes of nearby buildings shattered owing to the impact of the blast.

Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy gave the name

Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy gave the name of the deceased as Manish Karkera (30) of Mulky who was working on contract basis. “His body was found in a charred condition,” the Commissioner said.

Fire tenders from New Mangalore Port Authority and

Fire tenders from New Mangalore Port Authority and fire and emergency services were rushed to the spot to assist MRPL firefighters. It was subsequently brought under control. As of 2.47 p.m., the fire has been put off, MRPL said.

Another injured, identfied as Rajesh Baptist, sustained 35%

Another injured, identfied as Rajesh Baptist, sustained 35% burn injuries and was shifted to Srinivasa Hospital for treatment. According to the doctors, he is out of danger and being treated in the ICU. Eight others, working in an office adjacent to the unit, sustained minor injuries. They have been treated by the OPD.

“The blast occurred at the hydro sulphur treatment

“The blast occurred at the hydro sulphur treatment unit of MRPL. The blaze has been brought under control now,” the Mangaluru Police Commissioner said in a statement.

A loud blast was heard from the premises

A loud blast was heard from the premises of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd and thick smoke was seen emanating from the premises on September 30 forenoon. Cause of the blast is said to be a boiler explosion in the refinery.✍🏻@anilkumarsastry🎥: Spl arrangement pic.twitter.com/eNin5TIWCt— The Hindu-Bengaluru (@THBengaluru) September 30, 2026

A loud blast was heard from the premises

Buildings in and around Jokatte, including the gram

Buildings in and around Jokatte, including the gram panchayat building, witnessed tremors even as window panes of these buildings shattered because of the blast.

An official from Mangaluru International Airport said the

An official from Mangaluru International Airport said the blast was heard at the airport, too. Window panes of the administrative office rattled. However, the spokesperson reiterated that while the airport did feel the impact of the blast, there was no damage to infrastructure and glass panes.

People in Angaragundi, Baikampady, Kulai and surrounding areas

People in Angaragundi, Baikampady, Kulai and surrounding areas too experienced the loud sound and tremors, residents said.

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One dead, 9 injured in blast at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals premises

One person died, another sustained burn injuries and eight persons suffered minor injuries following a blast in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd.

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Source: The Hindu

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