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Four Dead, Two Critical After Nitrogen Leak at Medley Pharma in Palghar

Investigators are examining a nitrogen leak at Medley Pharma after four deaths with two workers in intensive care.

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4 workers die after gas leak at pharma unit in Tarapur MIDC, 2 critical
Four people were killed due to the gas leak, according to officials.
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Overview

  • The leak occurred between 2:30 pm and 3 pm in the Tarapur–Boisar MIDC industrial area and affected six workers.
  • Local police and the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health visited the site and opened inquiries, with a case registered.
  • Officials reported a malfunction in a nitrogen reaction tank during routine operations, with a possible technical fault under review.
  • Four workers were declared dead around 6:15 pm at Shinde Hospital, and two remain in the ICU in critical condition.
  • News outlets published names of the deceased and injured, though final confirmations from authorities are pending.