Mumbai, November 10: A 23-year-old man died and another was seriously injured after a fire erupted while refilling refrigerant gas in a vehicle opposite a garage in Goregaon area of Mumbai on Sunday, officials said.

According to preliminary information, the leakage of refrigerant gas from a compressor while refilling it in a vehicle triggered the blaze, which burned the electric wiring and other parts of the vehicle. A fire brigade official said a parked bike was also damaged. Gas Leak in Navsari: 3 Workers Killed, 3 Injured in Fire Caused by Chemical Leak at Godown in Gujarat (Watch Video).

The deceased man was identified as Saddam Hussain. One Sanjog Morya received 80 to 90 per cent burn injuries, leaving him in a critical condition. The blaze was extinguished by fire brigade personnel. Officials said they are verifying claims of compressor blast.

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