At least five workers killed in boiler explosion at pharma unit in Andhra Pradesh's Sri City SEZ
Officials are investigating the cause as rescue teams assess damage and monitor 10 injured workers after the explosion.
- A boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri City, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday morning, triggering an emergency response at the industrial site.
- Officials are investigating the accident, examining the factory's equipment and operating conditions to determine what triggered the fatal boiler blast at the facility.
- The blast claimed five lives, with two workers dying on the spot and three others succumbing to injuries at the hospital; 10 people sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the loss of lives and conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased.
- The accident has brought renewed attention to industrial safety procedures and the maintenance of high-pressure equipment at manufacturing facilities across the region.
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A water boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical company located in the Sri City SEZ in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, around 8 a.m. today. The explosion was so powerful that several employees nearby were caught in it. Four people have died so far in the accident, while several others are reported injured. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the accident and directed officials to provide assistance to the affected families.
Andhra Pradesh: Two Killed, Four Injured in Boiler Explosion
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The exact cause of the boiler explosion and the total number of workers present inside the industry at the time of the accident are yet to be ascertained. India News | Andhra Pradesh: Two Killed, Four Injured in Boiler Explosion.
BREAKING: Tirupati Pharma Plant Boiler Blast Kills Five, Leaves Several Injured at Sri City
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