Eight Injured in an Explosion at MRPL in Mangaluru

Eight Injured in an Explosion at MRPL in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, September 30, 2026: Eight people were injured in a major explosion at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) on Tuesday afternoon, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy said.

The explosion occurred at around 12.15 pm at the refinery’s Coker Hydro Treating Unit (CHTU), triggering a fire. Two employees working in the unit sustained injuries, including Rajesh, who suffered 35% burns. He was admitted to Srinivas Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

According to doctors, Baptist is out of danger, the Police Commissioner said. Six others who were in an adjacent office sustained minor injuries. The fire has since been brought under control, and an investigation is underway, Reddy said.

He added that no women employees were present at the site at the time of the incident or among the injured, according to preliminary information.

Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V., Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy and Zilla Panchayat CEO Narvade Vinayak Karbhari visited the site.

MRPL Response

An incident involving rupture of the Cold Separator operating at high pressure in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit occurred at MRPL, resulting in a fire around noon today.

The battery limits of the affected unit have been isolated, and MRPL’s emergency response and firefighting teams are actively engaged in controlling and dousing the fire. Fire has been brought under control.
The firefighting operation may continue for some time as part of the safe handling of the incident.

No major injuries have been reported. One minor injury has been reported and shifted to hospital and is out of danger  and necessary medical attention is being provided.

The situation is being closely monitored, with safety of personnel and the facility being accorded the highest priority.

Further verified information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

There is absolutely no reason to panic for individuals within and outside MRPL premises.