Hyderabad: A reactor exploded at a pharmaceutical company in Dothigudem Heji, Bhoodan Pochampally, on Friday night. The blast triggered a massive fire and injured 10 people.
The accident occurred at around 11 pm. Two of the injured victims are in critical condition, according to the available information.
Police and fire brigade personnel reached the site soon after receiving information about the incident. They brought the fire under control and began assessing the situation.
Officials have not yet established the cause of the reactor explosion. It also remains unclear how many workers were inside the company when the accident occurred.
Bhoodan Pochampally reactor explosion triggers emergency response
The incident occurred within Bhoodan Pochampally in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. Emergency teams responded after the fire broke out following the reactor blast.
Authorities are expected to establish the cause of the accident as the investigation progresses. Further details about the injured workers and the circumstances of the explosion remain awaited.