NELLORE: Four workers were killed and several others injured after a water boiler exploded at the TIL Healthcare manufacturing unit in Sri City Special Economic Zone in Sathyavedu mandal of Tirupati district on Saturday morning.
The explosion occurred at the healthcare manufacturing facility, triggering panic in the industrial zone. The blast reportedly occurred while workers were on duty, with night-shift personnel also believed to have been present at the facility.
According to preliminary information, four persons died in the incident, while at least three others sustained serious injuries. One of the injured was reported to be in critical condition.
Soon after receiving information about the explosion, police, fire and emergency personnel reached the facility and launched rescue and relief operations. The injured workers were shifted to a hospital for treatment.
The exact circumstances that led to the boiler explosion are yet to be established. Officials are investigating the incident and are expected to release further details regarding the identities of the deceased and injured workers, the extent of the damage and the cause of the explosion.
Authorities have not yet ruled out the possibility of additional casualties as rescue and assessment operations continue at the facility.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and grief over the deaths in the Sri City industrial accident.
The Chief Minister sought details from officials about the accident. He was informed that two workers died at the site when the boiler exploded and two others later died while undergoing treatment in hospital.
Naidu conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to extend all necessary support to them. He also instructed the authorities to stand by the families affected by the tragedy and ensure proper treatment for the injured.
Andhra Pradesh BJP state president PVN Madhav also expressed shock over the deaths and described the incident as tragic.
Madhav called for the injured worker to be provided the best possible medical treatment and urged the government to extend immediate financial assistance to the families of the deceased.
