Six killed, 13 hurt after blast at chemical factory in Andhra Pradesh

Mangalore Today News Network

Amaravati, April 14, 2022: Six people died and 13 others were hurt after an accident took place at Porus Laboratories in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district.

After a blast at the laboratory, a fire broke out which killed six people, while around 13 others were injured and shifted to a local hospital. At the time of the accident, 30 people were working in the block.

 

The accident took place around 11:30 pm on Wednesday, April 13, when a gas leak caused an explosion and resulted in a fire in the fourth unit of the plant. The injured were rushed to a government hospital and Giffard Memorial Hospital hospital in Nuzvid town.

Police, revenue and fire department officials rushed to the spot and controlled the fire. Officials also said that the injured have been shifted to a hospital in Vijayawada for better treatment.

According to district Superintendent of Police (SP), Rahul Dev Sharma, details regarding the possible causes of the accident have been gathered.

Authorities said that it was still being ascertained whether the reactor exploded or the fire was caused by a short circuit.

Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed shock over the fire at the Akkireddygudem Porous factory in Eluru district.

The CM announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the accident, Rs 5 lakh for those gravely injured and Rs 2 lakh for those with minor injuries.

The CM has directed the district collector and the SP to conduct a full investigation into the incident. He also directed officials to provide full medical assistance to the injured.

Courtesy: India Today