Fri Nov 22 09:58:28 UTC 2024: ## Fertiliser Plant Explosion Kills Three in Maharashtra
**Sangli, Maharashtra, November 22, 2024** – A blast at a fertiliser plant in Sangli district, Maharashtra, resulted in three fatalities and nine injuries, police confirmed today. The incident, which occurred at the Myanmar Chemical Company, was caused by a toxic gas leak.
Among the deceased are two women, Suchita Uthale (50) and Neelam Rethrekar (26), and a security guard. The plant owner was also injured and is receiving treatment at a hospital in Pune, along with his critically injured son. The remaining nine injured individuals are also receiving medical attention.
Police are investigating the cause of the blast and the extent of the toxic gas leak. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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