Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji
Panaji, Apr 14: In an unfortunate incident, a native of Bihar lost his life in a cylinder blast at a gas-refilling plant at Cuncolim industrial estate.
Sudhir Kumar (26), was hit by metal splinters that flew off following the explosion of the cylinder, the police said. Kumar, who was severely injured succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to hospital.
Following the explosion, all the personnel employed at the Cuncolim Oxygen Plant were immediately evacuated from the premises. An inspection will be carried out by the inspectorate of factories and boilers at the site of the explosion to determine what caused the accident, sources said.