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Four Killed, Ten Injured in Blast at Pharma Factory
A powerful explosion happened at a medicine factory near Sri City on Saturday morning.
Four workers died, and 10 others were hurt.
Some workers were still at the factory after working the night shift.
Police said a boiler may have exploded, but they have not confirmed the exact cause.
Two workers died at the factory, and two more died in hospital.
Nearby residents helped carry injured people to safety.
Police and rescue teams came to help, and operations were still continuing.
An explosion at the TIL Healthcare pharmaceutical factory near Sri City killed four workers and injured 10.
The blast occurred around 8 a.m. on Saturday while workers from the night shift were at the unit.
Police said the explosion reportedly followed a boiler blast, but its exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Two workers died at the factory; two others died while receiving hospital treatment.
Residents helped move injured workers, while police, ambulances and rescue teams responded.
- Who
- Workers at the TIL Healthcare pharmaceutical factory; four died and 10 were injured.
- What
- An explosion at the factory, reportedly involving a boiler.
- Where
- TIL Healthcare pharmaceutical factory near Sri City, in Tirupati district.
- When
- Saturday at around 8 a.m.
- Why
- The exact cause has not been confirmed; preliminary investigation suggests a boiler explosion.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Four workers
- Injured
- 10 workers
- Factory
- TIL Healthcare pharmaceutical factory
- Time
- Around 8 a.m. on Saturday
- Suspected source
- A boiler explosion, according to preliminary information
- Confirmed cause
- Not yet confirmed by police
- Named workers who died
- Chinna Masthan, 45, and Ramesh, 45; two other workers also died
Sources
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