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First information about the MOL factory explosion: Here's what caused the disaster in Tiszaujvaros

Hungarian Minister of Economy and Energy Istvan Kapitanji stated today that, according to current information, a compressor exploded in MOL's Olefin-1 plant in Tiszaujvaros during the plant's startup, and the fire in the factory has been contained.

First information about the MOL factory explosion: Here's what caused the disaster in Tiszaujvaros

TL;DR

  • One person died and eight were injured in an explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros plant.
  • The explosion happened during the restart of the Olefin 1 plant.
  • Emergency services, including rescue helicopters, responded to the mass casualty incident.
  • A mobile laboratory is monitoring for hazardous substances, with no levels above the limit detected so far.
  • Local authorities have stated that public protection measures are not necessary.
  • MOL Petrohemija produces ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

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