Indian chemical reactor explosion kills at least 8 people, 26 others injured
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Four people are in an 'extremely critical condition', while 10 are still stuck inside the plant, V. Satyanarayana, Inspector General of the Hyderabad region, said.
'It appears like a blast in and around the reactor unit, which led to the fire,' Satyanarayana said, adding that 'there is still fire and flames near the reactor area where it appears like the accident started.'
Sigachi Industries did not respond to requests for comment.
Local media, citing news agency PTI, had reported earlier in the day that at least 10 people were killed in the explosion.
Many people were still trapped after an explosion at a pharmaceutical company in India's Telangana state. Photo: Handout
The pharmaceutical company's shares fell more than 13 per cent to their lowest in a month and were on course for their worst day since mid-March 2024.
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