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Hernádi: Explosion at MOL plant in Tiszaújváros caused by hydrocarbon in pipeline

MOL company director Zsolt Hernádi stated today that the accident at the MOL plant in Tiszaújváros was caused by a hydrocarbon explosion in the oil pipeline.

Hernádi: Explosion at MOL plant in Tiszaújváros caused by hydrocarbon in pipeline

TL;DR

  • The accident at the MOL plant in Tiszaújváros was caused by a hydrocarbon explosion in the oil pipeline.
  • The plant was not in operation but undergoing maintenance when the accident occurred.
  • One person died and nine were injured.
  • Firefighting and care for the injured began immediately after the explosion.
  • Operations in the plant were suspended.
  • No traces of external influence were found.
  • Concentrations of dangerous substances above the limit value were not measured.
  • MOL will conduct an investigation together with Hungarian government experts.
  • A similar accident occurred at a MOL plant in Százhalombatta in October 2025.