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Mumbai: 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.
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.