Telangana Chemical Reactors Blast: At Least 6 Injured After Explosion At Plant In Yadadri Bhuvanagiri

Telangana Chemical Explosion: At least 6 people were injured in a massive explosion at a Chemical plant in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. Those injured included two security guards at the company. The incident occurred at Brundavan Pharma in Choutuppa during early hours on Saturday.

With the explosion of two reactors with a loud sound, panic swept through the area, as per officials. A total of 11 employees were present at the time of the explosion. Choutuppal DSP Madhusudan Reddy, along with fire department personnel, rushed to the scene to begin the rescue and firefighting operation as soon as the information was received.

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According to a report by a news agency, ANI, the tragic incident occurred at the laboratory. “A massive explosion occurred after a radiator blast at Brundavan Laboratories PVT in Dotigudem, under the Choutuppal Police Station limits in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district," the agency quoted fire officials as saying.

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“Ten fire vehicles reached the spot and controlled the fire. No casualties have been reported," officials added. The fire was brought under control after hours of efforts to douse it. Work to secure the area and prevent further damage is underway. The extent of damage inside the laboratory is being assessed as further investigation is underway.