Six killed in explosion at fire cracker unit in Andhra Pradesh district

The incident happened at around 12.30 pm at Lakshmi Ganapathi Fire Works factory at V Savaram village of Rayavaram block, when the workers were engaged in the manufacture of firecrackers for the upcoming Diwali festival.

District superintendent of police Rahul Meena told reporters that at least six people died on the spot and their bodies were charred completely beyond recognition. “We are verifying the identities of the dead bodies which have been recovered from the site,” Meena said.

Factory owner Veligubantla Satyanarayana Murthy, also known as Sattibabu, is also believed to be among the victims. “Several others sustained injuries. Two workers with severe burns were shifted to the Anaparthi Government Hospital for emergency treatment, while others were admitted to nearby private hospitals,” the SP said, adding the condition of one of the injured is critical.