Hyderabad, August 22: Two workers were killed and 11 others injured after a reactor blast at a pharmaceutical unit in Dothigudem, Pochampally, late Friday night.
The pharma unit blast near Hyderabad occurred on August 21 at a facility located about 50 kilometres from Hyderabad. The explosion triggered panic among residents in the surrounding area.
According to police officials, the blast occurred inside the pharmaceutical facility late at night. The impact caused casualties and injuries among workers at the unit.
Fire services personnel reached the site after the incident. They assessed the damage and continued rescue and safety operations.
The injured workers received emergency assistance following the blast. Authorities are also working to establish the exact circumstances that led to the explosion.
Investigation Underway After Pharma Unit Blast Near Hyderabad
The affected facility, Hazelo Lab, manufactures Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and bulk drug intermediates, according to regulatory information submitted to the State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority.
Meanwhile, police and other officials have begun examining the incident site. They are expected to gather information about the reactor, operating conditions and safety measures at the facility.
A #chemicalreactorexplosion at a pharma unit in Dothigudem, Bhoodan Pochampally Mandal, has left 10 workers injured, with 2 in critical condition.
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The pharma unit blast near Hyderabad has also prompted attention to industrial safety practices at chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Such units use reactors and other equipment that require strict operational controls and safety systems.
However, officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the blast. They are continuing their assessment before drawing conclusions.
The identities of the deceased and injured workers have not yet been released in the available information. Authorities are expected to provide further details as the rescue and investigation work progresses.
The incident remains under investigation. Further information on the cause of the explosion, the condition of the injured workers and the extent of property damage is awaited.
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