Hyderabad: Three injured in explosion at Jalavihar RO water plant

A major explosion at the Jalavihar RO water plant on PVNR Marg injured three staff members. Appulu Naidu and Anji were admitted to Gandhi Hospital, Laxman to a private hospital. Police suspect pressure buildup in the RO unit; investigation is ongoing.

Hyderabad: Three persons were injured in a major explosion which occurred at a water supply RO (Reverse Osmosis) plant in Jalavihar on PVNR Marg on Wednesday.

According to information available, the blast took place inside the RO plant that supplies drinking water. The impact of the explosion was so severe that equipment at the facility was blown apart and heavily damaged.

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Three staff members identified as Appulu Naidu, Anji and Laxman working at the plant suffered serious injuries and co-workers immediately rushed them to nearby hospitals for treatment.

While Appulu Naidu and Anji were shifted to Gandhi Hospital, Laxman was admitted to a private hospital in Somajiguda. Doctors have reportedly stated that one of the injured was in critical condition.

On receiving information, the police officials reached the spot and they suspect that excessive pressure buildup in the RO filter or compressor unit may have caused the explosion.

The case was booked and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.