At least 17 dead after explosion at India pharma plant
- The explosion at Escientia Company in Anakapalle District resulted in at least 17 deaths and injuries to 40 others, with many workers spared due to lunch breaks.
- District Superintendent of Police M. Deepika reported ongoing rescue operations and raised concerns over potential human error linked to a gas leak causing the blast.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on X for the victims and announced financial assistance for the affected families.
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An explosion has caused a fire in a pharmaceutical factory in southern India.
Rescue teams believe they may find more victims in the rubble and, implicitly, the final death toll could rise. Human remains were scattered throughout the facility. 40 acres (16 hectares) in Anakapalli district. The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the facility, according to The Hindu newspaper. The incident occurred during lunchtime at the plant, which began operations in 2019 .Approximately 380 employees …

Explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India kill at least 18 workers
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — A big explosion triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical plant in southern India, killing at least 18 workers, police said Thursday. Read more...
Many of the injured suffered severe burns as the chemicals burned their skin to shreds.
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