A reactor blast in a pharma company in AP’ Atchutapuram SEZ has resulted in 17 deaths and 33 injuries. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi expressed their condolences.
A fire broke out at the unit of Escientia Advanced Sciences Private Limited in Atchutapuram SEZ in Rambilli mandal of Anakapalle district and this incident took place Wednesday afternoon.
According to a government statement, there was a reactor blast at pharma factory around 2.15 pm that triggered the fire.
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Officials suspect it to be an electricity related fire. Around 33 injured people were shifted to the hospitals in Anakapalli and Atchutapuram.
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, offered their condolences over the loss of life in the tragic incident. Modi has also announced an ex-gratia to the next of kin of the deceased. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is likely to visit the injured today.
PM Modi wrote on Twitter: Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a factory in Anakapalle. An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from PMNRF would be given to next of kin of each deceased and the injured would be given Rs 50,000.
