Tragedy at Sigachi Industries: Deadly Explosion Claims Lives
An explosion at Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has led to 35 deaths, with bodies being retrieved from under the debris. Rescue operations continue, while hospitals report treating several with severe burns. Chemical reaction is suspected to be the cause of the explosion.
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The death toll from the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant explosion in Pashamylaram has reached 35, officials stated Tuesday. The tragic incident continues to unravel as rescue operations persist amidst the debris.
At Pranaam Hospitals in Miyapur, doctors battled to save those hurt during the explosion. Of the 21 patients admitted, two were declared dead upon arrival, and one succumbed to injuries the following morning. Dhruva Hospitals in Patancheru reported receiving 11 patients, two of whom were referred to specialized care facilities. Among the nine remaining, five required ventilator support.
The cause is suspected to be a chemical reaction, leaving investigators on high alert. Most victims hailed from states like Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar, complicating identification efforts. Sigachi Industries, known for producing pharmaceutical advancements, now finds itself at the center of a chilling catastrophe.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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