Andhra: Reactor blast in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma city, 2 killed and 8 injured

Reactors exploded around 9 am on Monday due to over pressure.

Visakhapatnam, May 2: At least two people were killed and eight others were severely injured after the chemical reactors exploded at a pharma unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City in Parwada of Visakhapatnam.

According to reports, the reactors exploded around 9 am on Monday due to extreme pressure. As an impact of the explosion, the sheds collapsed and factory equipment was totally damaged. Ten people sustained injuries among which two died while undergoing treatment. The remaining eight are undergoing treatment.

It may be recalled that in a similar incident at another unit in Hyderabad some employees sustained minor injuries. According to the inspector of factories officials, the incident took place due to negligence.

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