In an unprecedented incident at least 12 workers were killed after a major fire broke out at a chemical plant in Pune on Monday, several news outlets reported.
Five employees are reportedly still trapped.
According to the fire tenders of PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority), at least six fire tenders were sent to the plant of SVS Aqua Technologies in the Pirangut MIDC area in Mulshi tehsil to douse the flames.
The fire broke out at around 4 pm.
Out of 37 on-duty employees, 20 have been rescued, said Fire Department. Total 12 bodies have been recovered with 5 more people missing, said Fire Department.
The firm is into manufacturing, supply and export of air, water and surface treatment chemicals.
An investigation is underway to identify the cause of fire.
More details are awaited...