Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Five Killed in Sri City Pharmaceutical Factory Boiler Blast
A boiler exploded at a medicine factory in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
The blast happened on Saturday morning and damaged part of the building.
Reports say five workers died, and one report says 10 others were injured.
Rescue workers, police and local residents helped at the scene.
Injured workers were taken to nearby hospitals.
Some workers who died have been identified, but reports give different details about their names and ages.
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion.
The state government said it would support affected families and ordered an inquiry.
A boiler exploded at TIL Healthcare’s pharmaceutical factory in Sri City, Tirupati district, on Saturday morning.
Reports say five workers died; three fatalities were identified, though reports differ on some names and ages.
One report says 10 workers were injured, with another describing them as critically or seriously injured.
Rescue teams, police and local residents responded; injured workers were taken to nearby hospitals, and searches continued amid debris.
Authorities are investigating the cause; Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu ordered an inquiry and assistance for affected families.
- Who
- Workers at TIL Healthcare; reports say five died and 10 were injured.
- What
- A boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical factory.
- When
- Saturday, around 8:00 am, according to one report; the date is not specified.
- Where
- TIL Healthcare in Sri City, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The cause has not been established and is under investigation.
Reported details
Unresolved or differing details
Fatality identities and ages
Reported details
One report names Chinna Masthan, Ramesh and Gowrab Ray among those who died and says two more workers later succumbed.
Unresolved or differing details
Another report identifies Gourab Roy, Chinna Mastan and Ramesh, gives different ages, and says one victim’s identity was still unknown; the articles do not fully reconcile the names or ages.
Injuries
Reported details
Several reports say 10 workers were injured, with descriptions including serious or critical injuries.
Unresolved or differing details
Another report says several workers were injured but does not confirm a number or severity.
Cause
Reported details
Preliminary information in one report describes a water boiler explosion and building damage.
Unresolved or differing details
Authorities say the exact cause and sequence remain under investigation; a technical fault is raised only as a possibility.
- Facility
- TIL Healthcare pharmaceutical factory
- Location
- Sri City, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh
- Time
- Around 8:00 am on Saturday, according to one report
- Casualties
- Five deaths reported; one report says 10 injured
- Rescue response
- Police, emergency personnel and local residents assisted; injured workers were taken to nearby hospitals
- Investigation
- Authorities are investigating the cause; the number of workers present was not established
- Compensation and support
- The Tirupati district collector said each deceased worker’s family would receive Rs 50 lakh within two days; Sri City management would cover victims’ children’s education
Sources
Five killed in Sri City pharma factory blast
5 Killed, 10 Injured In Boiler Explosion At Pharma Firm In Andhra
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