MOL Petrochemicals explosion in Tiszaújváros — one dead, several injured

Key highlights
["Explosion at MOL's olefin plant in Tiszaújváros","One colleague killed and several others injured","Fire being extinguished; company cooperating with authorities; CEO Zsolt Hernádi en route"]

Incident

An explosion occurred at MOL's olefin plant in Tiszaújváros and the resulting fire is being extinguished.

Casualties

One colleague died and several others were injured in the accident.

Response

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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