Three die in AC explosion

INDIA: Three people are reported to have been killed and three others injured when an air conditioning compressor exploded at a chemical plant in Alibag, south of Mumbai.

The explosion occurred at the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) plant this evening (October 19).

Reports conflict over whether the air conditioner was being installed or repaired but an inquiry has been launched to ascertain the exact cause of the explosion.

The deceased are reported to have received fatal burns.