An explosion at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Monday resulted in one fatality and injuries to two others, officials reported. The blast occurred in the Koyali region of Vadodara on Monday afternoon, leading to an immediate evacuation of workers from the site.
“The blast occurred in benzene tank, which came in contact with an adjoining tank. One person has lost his life, and two others are injured. They have been hospitalized,” Vadodara Assistant Commissioner of Police DJ Chavda told ANI.
Further details on the incident are awaited.