An explosion and fire at the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical factory near Hyderabad left at least 12 dead and many injured. During efforts to extinguish the blaze, firefighters found the charred remains of workers among the ruins of the factory, which was heavily damaged. Around 30 people were hospitalized with burns, with two subsequently succumbing to their injuries. Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and announced financial compensation for the victims' families. Industrial accidents are unfortunately common in India's chemical manufacturing sector, raising concerns about workplace safety.
At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured following an explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory near Hyderabad.
Footage showed the Sigachi Industries factory reduced to ruins, and firefighters said they recovered 10 charred corpses.
Indian Labor Minister confirmed that several injured people have been hospitalized, with two later succumbing to their burns.
Minister Modi announced compensation of 200,000 rupees to the next of kin and expressed his anguish over the loss of lives.
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