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MRPL Explosion Kills One, Injures Eight; Tremors Felt Kilometers Away
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:15
MRPL Explosion Kills One, Injures Eight; Tremors Felt Kilometers Away
- •A massive explosion at the MRPL oil refinery near Jokatte, Mangaluru, resulted in one death and eight injuries.
- •The deceased was identified as Manish Karkera (30) from Mulky town, whose body was completely charred.
- •The explosion, which occurred in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit, caused tremors felt 10-12 kilometers away, leading to property damage in nearby houses.
- •MRPL confirmed the incident as a fire that was extinguished after 2.30 hours, with one injured person in critical condition.
- •Emergency response teams were deployed, and the affected unit was isolated following the rupture of a Cold Separator operating at high pressure.
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The explosion and subsequent fire were caused by the rupture of a Cold Separator operating at high pressure in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit.
One person was killed, and his completely charred body was found during combing operations, while eight others sustained injuries and were hospitalised.
The intense explosion created a tremor-like impact that caused widespread panic, cracked houses, broke glass windows, shattered nearby church roof tiles, and sent up a thick black smoke plume visible from miles away.
