At least 35 fatalities occurred following an explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory close to Hyderabad. Rescue teams continue searching for missing workers. Local news showed the factory, Sigachi Industries, in ruins. Firefighters found charred remains of 10 workers, and around 30 were hospitalized, with two later dying from injuries. An explosion reportedly happened in a spray dryer unit, but the cause is not specified. Prime Minister Modi announced financial support for bereaved families. Industrial incidents, particularly those involving chemicals, are frequent in India, despite its prominence in global pharmaceuticals.
At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured following an explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory near Hyderabad. Firefighters recovered charred corpses of 10 workers while around 30 others were hospitalized, with two later confirmed dead.
The explosion occurred in a spray dryer unit of the factory, which processes raw material into fine powder for drug production. The cause of the blast remains unspecified.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over the loss of lives and promised 200,000 Indian rupees in financial support to each next of kin.
India has some of the world's top pharmaceutical companies, contributing significantly to the global supply of generic medicines and vaccines. However, industrial accidents involving chemical reactors are common.
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