The number of fatalities resulting from the explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana rose to 42 on Tuesday, as additional bodies were retrieved during the rescue efforts, according to information.The toll, which was 12 till Monday night, rose to 34 on Tuesday morning and has now gone up further.
A number of bodies have been discovered beneath the rubble during the removal process… The final phase of the rescue operation is currently ongoing,” stated district Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj to the PTI news agency. Additionally, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is anticipated to arrive at the accident site on Tuesday morning. Telangana factory blast
Telangana factory blast
A suspected reactor explosion occurred on Monday, resulting in a blast and fire at the Sigachi Chemical Industry located in Pashamylaram. In a statement to reporters, state health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha mentioned that approximately 90 employees were present in the factory during the incident. “The explosion completely destroyed the industrial shed, and the force of the blast was so powerful that some workers were propelled into the air, landing about 100 metres away,” he stated, citing the workersSubsequent to the explosion, rescue and firefighting efforts were conducted at the facility, resulting in the recovery of no fewer than 10 bodies. Although the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, it is believed to have resulted from a chemical reaction..
The Governor additionally addressed the Principal Secretary of Labour, Employment Training and Factorie, M. Dan Kishore, instructing him to provide all feasible support and aid to the victims of the explosion.
