Two contractors tragically lost their lives following a gas cylinder explosion at the premises of Bosch, the world’s largest car parts supplier, according to German police and company officials. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Reutlingen, a city in southwestern Germany.
Local authorities reported that a gas cylinder containing silane gas began leaking outdoors around 7:00 AM GMT. Several workers approached to investigate the situation, but an explosion occurred, leading to the fatalities.
Bosch confirmed the deaths of two contractors and stated that another individual sustained minor injuries. A company spokesperson expressed their condolences in a statement emailed to Reuters, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the death of the two employees of the external company. Our thoughts are with their families.”
Authorities and company officials have launched an investigation to identify the cause of the silane gas leak. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.
