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Two people have died and at least nine injured in a blast at a detonator store house of IDL Chemicals, part of the Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd.
The blast is stated to have occurred at around 4.45 p.m. resulting in a big flare up and injuries to members at the store house.
Ambulances were rushed to the spot to shift the injured, most of them with burns, and fire tenders were deployed.
An official of the company confirmed the development stating that it is unfortunate that such an incident occurred today. “We were taken aback by the news of the blast. The cause is being investigated. We would not be able to comment now on why and how the blast occurred,” he said.
While confirming the death of two people, a person, who is monitoring the situation, said that nine other injured have varying levels of burns, some minor. All are undergoing treatment, he said.
For Gulf Oil Corporation, the detonator business is one of the arms which support mining and other sector requirements. The explosives unit faced similar instances of blast in April 2013 and November 2003.
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