Visakhapatnam: Reactor explosion at Pharma lab, 2 injured

Two people have been injured in a reactor explosion at Sahiti Pharma unit at Achyutapuram SEZ in Anakapalli district on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. According to the reports, three fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire as soon as they got the information about the incident. Officials said that many are still […]

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Two people have been injured in a reactor explosion at Sahiti Pharma unit at Achyutapuram SEZ in Anakapalli district on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam.

According to the reports, three fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire as soon as they got the information about the incident. Officials said that many are still feared trapped inside. Thick plumes of smoke billowing in the area were seen.

The Superintendent of Police, Anakapalli Murali Krishna, said the cause of the fire was a sudden reactor blast. He also assured that a case will be registered and investigation will be done to check why the incident happened and whether there is any negligence from the management.

Further details awaited.