Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Chemical Factory Explosion in Bhoodan Pochampally Kills Two
A reactor at a chemical factory suddenly exploded on Friday night.
The explosion started a very large fire.
Many workers and nearby villagers became frightened.
Eleven workers were seriously hurt.
Two of those workers later died in hospital.
Two others were still in critical condition.
Rescue workers took the injured to hospitals in Hyderabad.
Firefighters eventually controlled the flames, but local residents are worried about factory safety.
A reactor exploded at Hazelo’s chemical factory in Dothigudem, Bhoodan Pochampally Mandal, on Friday night.
The blast caused a major fire and initially left 11 workers seriously injured.
Two injured workers later died from their injuries, while two others remained in critical condition.
Rescue teams moved the injured workers to hospitals in Hyderabad, and firefighters brought the flames under control.
The incident was reportedly the second accident at the Hazelo factory in two months, raising local safety concerns.
- Who
- Workers at Hazelo’s chemical factory; the deceased were identified as Chinna Nagireddy and Naganaboyina Naresh Kumar.
- What
- A reactor exploded, causing a fire that killed two workers and seriously injured 11 others.
- When
- Friday night; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Hazelo’s chemical factory in Dothigudem, Bhoodan Pochampally Mandal; injured workers were taken to hospitals in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The article says the reactor exploded suddenly while workers were working, but does not state what caused the explosion.
- Deaths
- 2 workers
- Serious injuries
- 11 workers were initially reported seriously injured
- Critical condition
- 2 workers
- Factory
- Hazelo chemical factory
- Location
- Dothigudem, Bhoodan Pochampally Mandal
- Rescue response
- Police and fire officials responded; injured workers were taken to Hyderabad hospitals
- Previous incidents
- The article describes this as the factory’s second accident in two months