Deadly Blast Rocks Pharma Unit in Telangana, Probe Underway
What Happened
Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor explosion triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical unit in Pochampally mandal of Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district late Friday night. The blast occurred during a shift change. Among the injured, two suffered burns over more than 50% of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and the injured were shifted to hospitals for treatment.
Key Takeaways
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the cause of the reactor blast. The incident has reignited concerns about industrial safety in Telangana's pharmaceutical sector, especially as reports indicate a serious accident had occurred at the same facility just weeks earlier.