An explosion occurred at MOL's olefin plant in Tiszaújváros and the resulting fire is being extinguished.
One colleague died and several others were injured in the accident.
MOL is cooperating with authorities, CEO Zsolt Hernádi is en route to the site, and the company has issued condolences to the deceased's family.
Source: MOL Group
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Investigation done; risks cleared and approvals granted. Hydrocarbon removal continues. Cleaning, inspections and repairs start; restart may take months. Injured staff improving; fuel supply unaffected.
Cooperating with authorities; unit draining underway for damage assessment. Two discharged, seven hospitalized (stable). Psychological support provided. Fuel supply unaffected; other units operating.
Explosion during unit restart left one worker dead and nine injured; fire extinguished. Investigation under way. Other complex units keep running; refining and fuel supply unaffected; event insured.
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