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Telangana pharma unit blast: 2 workers killed, 9 injured in reactor explosion in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri

Telangana pharma unit blast: 2 workers killed, 9 injured in reactor explosion in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri

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A reactor blast at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana has left two workers dead and nine injured. The fire was brought under control, while police have registered a case and launched a probe into what caused the explosion.

Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, police said on Saturday (Aug 22).

The incident took place late Friday night at a unit in Pochampally mandal, reportedly as workers were changing shifts.

A police official said two people died in the incident, while nine others were injured. Among the injured, two suffered burns affecting more than 50 per cent of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries.

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Injured shifted to hospitals

The injured workers were taken to different hospitals for treatment, police said. Firefighters were also called to the site and subsequently brought the blaze under control.

Authorities have not yet disclosed what caused the reactor blast or provided further details on the operation taking place at the unit when the incident occurred.

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Probe underway

Police have registered a case in connection with the incident and launched an investigation.

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