Maha: 3 killed in RCF Raigad factory accident

Raigad: At least three persons were killed and three others injured in an accident at the public sector Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers (RCF) plant here on Wednesday, an official said.

The incident occurred at the RCF’s factory in Thal, Alibaug during the work of installation of an air-conditioning system, said Raigad Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge.

“The accident took place while the workers were installing the air-conditioning system. The situation is normal now. The plant is also working as usual,” Gharge told IANS from the accident site.

The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment and the police have launched preliminary investigations into the incident even as senior officials rushed to the plant premises.