5 dead in a chemical factory explosion following fire in Telangana's Sangareddy
Hyderabad/IBNS: At least five people died and 10 others have been injured after the reactor in a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district exploded following a fire.
According to reports, several people are still trapped indicating the death toll might rise.
Local reports suggest 50 men were in the building at the time of the explosion.
Disturbing visuals from the scene showed the magnitude of the blast with one photo showing a smoldering pile of wreckage with smoke rising from the debris.
According to local media, there is concern that another reactor in the building could explode next, and authorities have begun evacuating people from surrounding areas.
The injured have been shifted to a government hospital.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Congress suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu over ‘Rs 500-crore suitcase’ remark, despite her clarification
The Congress has suspended Navjot Kaur Sidhu, former MLA and wife of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, after her explosive remark alleging that a “suitcase of Rs. 500 crore” can determine who becomes Chief Minister.
Experts at ILO–NCAER roundtable stress gender-inclusive policies to unlock women’s potential in India's 'platform economy'
New Delhi/IBNS: Gender-inclusive policies, improved digital access, and stronger social protection mechanisms can significantly boost women’s participation in India’s platform economy, experts said at a high-level roundtable jointly organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
Strong 7.6-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, triggers tsunami; leaves several injured
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Monday, sending small tsunami waves on shorelines in both Aomori and Hokkaido, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra face off in Parliament over history and legacy of ‘Vande Mataram’
The 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram triggered an intense political confrontation in Parliament on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivering sharply contrasting interpretations of its historical journey and contemporary relevance.
Latest News
Team Mohta, Jalan enter Ruia Gold Cup final; Banerjee–Tolani win IMP Pair at Winter National Bridge meet
Canada creates new permanent residency pathway for 5000 foreign doctors
Congress suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu over ‘Rs 500-crore suitcase’ remark, despite her clarification
Experts at ILO–NCAER roundtable stress gender-inclusive policies to unlock women’s potential in India's 'platform economy'