Navi Mumbai: 26 hospitalised after carbon monoxide discharge at industrial unit
Thane, Jun 13 (PTI): Twenty-six labourers, including several women, were hospitalised in Vashi in Navi Mumbai on Friday after discharge of carbon monoxide due to a power failure and snag in a generator at an industrial unit, a police official said.
They complained of nausea and irritation in the eyes, the Turbhe MIDC police station official said.
"As per preliminary information, there was discharge of carbon monoxide due to a power failure and snag in a generator. Further probe into the incident is underway," he added.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
