At least five people have died and around 10 others suffered serious injuries after a boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Sri City, in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, on Saturday.
The blast occurred at the TIL Healthcare facility in the Sri City industrial area under Satyavedu mandal. The force of the explosion caused extensive damage to the factory, triggering panic in the industrial zone and prompting an immediate emergency response.
Police, fire personnel and rescue teams rushed to the facility after receiving information about the explosion. The injured workers were pulled out and shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The exact cause of the blast has not yet been established. Officials are examining whether a technical problem with the boiler or another factor led to the explosion.
Rescue Operations Underway
Emergency teams continued operations at the factory as authorities assessed the extent of the damage and checked whether any other workers were trapped or affected.
Preliminary reports indicated that several employees were inside the facility when the explosion occurred. Authorities were also working to establish the exact number of workers present at the time of the incident.
The explosion reportedly triggered a fire inside the facility, adding to the challenges faced by rescue teams responding to the accident.
Victims Identified
Officials have identified some of the workers who died in the incident. They include Gaurab Roy, 35, Chinna Mastan, 36, and Ramesh, 40.
Vasu, 36, who was among those critically injured, also reportedly died while undergoing treatment. The identity and details of another deceased worker were yet to be fully confirmed in reports.
The condition of the injured workers remains a key concern as they continue to receive medical treatment.
Cause Of Blast Under Investigation
Police have begun examining the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Officials are expected to inspect the boiler and other equipment at the facility as part of the investigation.
Authorities are also collecting information about the workers present at the plant and the sequence of events before the explosion.
Senior officials are expected to visit the site and review the rescue and relief operations. Further details about the accident, including the precise cause and the final casualty figures, are expected as the investigation progresses.
