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Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion Kills 15 In Southern India

Leela Devi, center, with her arms outstretched, wails after hearing of her husband Chiranjeevi's death in an explosion at the Escientia Advanced Sciences Private Ltd., a pharmaceutical company, outsid

An explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Andhra Pradesh state, southern India, has resulted in the tragic death of at least 15 workers. The incident, which occurred at the Escientia Company in Anakapalle district, also left 40 individuals injured, with some in critical condition.

The explosion, believed to have originated in the chemical reactor of the plant, led to a devastating fire. Distressing scenes were reported, with several workers experiencing skin peeling due to the intensity of the blast. Ambulances swiftly transported the injured to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.

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