10 dead, several injured after reactor explosion causes fire at chemical factory in Telangana

At least five persons were killed and 20 others were injured on Monday after an explosion at a chemical reactor unit triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company near Hyderabad, The Hindu reported.

The blast took place at Sigachi Industries Private Limited, located in the Pashamylaram industrial area.

The fire caused part of the building to collapse, trapping workers under the debris.

The explosion was reported to the fire control room at 9.37 am, The Hindu reported.