US EditionDeath toll rises to 36 after explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in southern India
- A massive explosion and fire occurred on Monday at Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical factory near Hyderabad, Telangana, killing at least 35 people.
- The explosion was reportedly caused by a chemical reaction linked to pressure buildup in the spray dryer unit, which transforms materials into powdered form used in drug manufacturing.
- Rescue workers have extricated 31 bodies from debris, while three more died in hospitals; dozens of injured workers, some critically, remain hospitalized.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief, announced compensation of 200,000 rupees for each deceased family and 50,000 rupees for the injured, and a state panel is investigating the incident.
- The entire factory structure collapsed, operations have halted, and authorities continue clearing debris to determine if more victims remain trapped.
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Explosion at Pharmaceutical Factory in South India Kills at Least 36
At least 36 people were killed and dozens more injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, state authorities said. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers continue to search the site following Monday’s blast. Dozens of people remain missing.
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