2 Dead and Several Left Injured in Mohali After Blast at Oxygen Plant

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A major explosion occurred at an oxygen cylinder plant in Phase-9, Industrial Area of Mohali early Wednesday, causing panic across the locality

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Two workers were killed instantly in the blast. Their bodies were recovered during the emergency response efforts

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Three others sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Mohali’s Civil Hospital. Their condition remains critical

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The explosion was very powerful, where one oxygen cylinder exploded, causing a chain reaction and nearby cylinders also exploded, Mohali SDM Damandeep Kaur said in conversation with ANI

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Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the explosion. Further investigation into the incident is underway

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