A worker died and two others were injured when a chemical gallon exploded in south Keraniganj on Saturday evening.
The deceased was identified as Yasin, 23. The injured are Md Rabbi, 26, and Bipo Kumar Pipu, 25, confirmed Md Shah Zaman, officer-in-charge of South Keraniganj Police Station.
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The incident happened at Moss Design and Manufacturing Factory in front of Banagram Bara Mosque of Teguria Union under the police station, said the OC.
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The chemical gallon fell while unloading from the pickup and exploded, killing Yasin on the spot. Two others injured in the incident have been sent to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment, added the police official.
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