Maharashtra: Seven-year-old dies as electric scooter’s charging battery explodes at home

An unfortunate incident took place in Palghar district, where a 7-year-old boy was killed after an electric scooter’s battery exploded while charging at home. The incident took place in Vasai area of Palghar district on October 2.

The boy’s family rushed him to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

As per police, the deceased child was identified as Shabbir Shahnawaz. A case has been registered at Manikpur police station. The investigation is underway.

Earlier on Wednesday, three people died and eight others were seriously injured in a fire due to a boiler explosion at a factory in the Vasai area of Palghar district, informed the Fire Department.

The boiler exploded at Vasai Cos Power Engineering Limited Company. Over 50 employees were working in the factory when the explosion occurred. The incident took place at around 2:30 pm on Wednesday and the sound of the explosion was heard from 1 to 2 km.

Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot to put the fire under control. The injured were sent to the nearest hospital for treatment.