Andhra Explosion: In a tragic incident, at least five people died after explosive material misfired during a construction work in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. While providing details, the officials stated that the incident occurred in the morning hours of Saturday, adding that the explosion occurred at Pinakota village, where workers transport diesel in drums to refuel vehicles.
'Might Not Have Taken Precautions'
Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar stated that an unwanted spark could have triggered the fire, adding that the workers might not have taken necessary precautions while filling the tank. However, the officials have assured that a probe will be launched into the matter to disclose the exact details.
"A special device equipped with gelatin sticks was used for the blasting of rocks for the road expansion works on the ghat road. However, the equipment misfired during the explosion," an official was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times.
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The officials further stated that the explosion also destroyed two vehicles, adding that a teacher passing through the route also lost his life. "The driver and three workers died in the accident. A teacher who was going in the opposite direction also lost his life," a police officer was quoted as saying.
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The accident took place in the area that falls under the jurisdiction of the Genome Valley police station. The deceased were identified as Cosmos, 22, and Sumit, 23, from Jharkhand. Due to the impact of the accident, both were thrown into the air. They died on the spot.