Overview
- Authorities said the blast occurred around 6–6:30 pm inside an under-repair vessel at Vijai Marine Services' yard in Rassai village.
- Four injured workers suffered severe burns and are being treated at Goa Medical College after initial care in Margao, and one person was discharged.
- Officials reported differing early explanations, citing a suspected cylinder blast, welding work in a room, or an electrical-panel explosion, with the cause yet to be confirmed.
- A Disaster Management team along with police, fire services, the Anti Terrorism Squad and the Bomb Disposal Squad responded to secure the site and gather evidence.
- The two deceased were daily-wage workers, and the company has not responded to requests for comment.