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Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire

Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire

Summary

At least 36 people died after an explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in Telangana, India. A government panel is looking into what caused the blast, and rescue efforts continue as authorities work to identify the victims.

Key Facts

  • An explosion at a factory in Telangana, India, killed at least 36 people.
  • The explosion happened in the spray dryer unit, where materials are made into powder for drugs.
  • The factory is run by Sigachi Industries, located about 50 kilometers from Hyderabad.
  • 34 bodies were found in the debris, and 2 more people died in the hospital.
  • 25 victims have not been identified yet.
  • About 36 workers are being treated for burns and other injuries.
  • More than 140 people were working at the factory during the explosion.
  • A government panel is investigating the cause of the explosion, and operations at the factory are paused.
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