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At least 4 killed in Telangana chemical reactor blast

Disturbing viral videos are circulating on social media. They showed dead bodies and people with burns walking out of the site.

BySouth First Desk

Published Apr 04, 2024 | 7:30 AM ⚊UpdatedApr 04, 2024 | 7:30 AM

The explosion took place around 4.45 pm on Wednesday, 3 April. (Screengrab)

Four persons were killed when a chemical reactor exploded at SB Organics Private Limited, a bulk drugs manufacturing company at Hathnoora in Sangareddy on Wednesday. Around 25 others were injured, with at least 14 admitted to private hospitals. Fire Department officer Srinivas said there was an explosion at 4.45 pm. Shockwaves from the explosion shattered glass panes in the neighbouring buildings.

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