Telangana chemical plant blast kills 12

The death toll from a blast at the Sigachi Pharma plant in Telangana's Pashamylaram industrial estate rose to 12, with 34 injured, officials said. The explosion, caused by a suspected chemical reaction, also sparked a fire. Rescue efforts involved NDRF, SDRF, and ten fire engines.

Prabhakar Jha | Updated on: Jul 01, 2025 | 06:23 AM

PM Modi announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased

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The explosion took place at a reactor in the plant of Sigachi pharma company in the Pashamylaram industrial estate

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The blast was triggered by a suspected chemical reaction, Telangana minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said

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There were 150 people in the factory at the time of the blast and 90 were in the same area where the explosion occurred.

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About ten firefighting engines were pressed into service, personnel of NDRF and SDRF were also engaged in the rescue operation.

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At least 12 people were killed in pharma plant explosion in Pashamylaram

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At least 34 people also suffered injuries in the explosion

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