Blast at a construction site in Satara kills three, five others injured

Three people lost their lives in an accidental blast at a construction site in Satara district of Maharashtra on Friday.

Mumbai: Three people lost their lives in an accidental blast at a construction site in Satara district of Maharashtra on Friday.

The blast occurred at round 11 am today when gelatin sticks – of the sort used in stone quarries – being utilised at a windmill construction site caught fire and exploded. Around 5 other people were injured in the incident.

The windmill was is under construction in Maan taluka of Satara district.

The police has launched a probe.

Further details are awaited.

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