Five killed in accidental blast during road construction work in Andhra Pradesh
- On Saturday, October 24, 2026, five people died in a fire at a road construction site in Pinakota, Alluri Sitharama Raju district. A truck and tipper engulfed in flames, with both vehicles gutted in the blaze.
- Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar reported the fire likely ignited while workers transferred diesel from the tipper to the truck. Inadequate safety precautions and a spark may have triggered the blaze, Bardar said.
- The site is located around 100 km from refueling sources along the border with Devarapalli in Anakapalli district. Poor mobile connectivity at the remote location delayed transmission of detailed incident information.
- Home Minister Anitha expressed grief over the incident and spoke with Superintendent of Police Bardar and Collector Nishanthi to coordinate the ongoing investigation.
- Police teams have reached the Pinakota site to investigate the incident, with authorities working to confirm identities of the deceased and determine the specific cause of the fatal fire.
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