Seven killed in blast at firecracker unit in Kakinada district
At least seven people were killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village of Kakinada district. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and ordered officials to provide immediate assistance to the victims’ families
Vetlapalem (Andhra Pradesh): At least seven people were killed in Kakinada district on Saturday following an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit, said Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha.
The Home Minister feared that the casualty figure could rise and said several injured persons have been shifted to hospitals for treatment.
“We got information that seven people died and several others have been shifted to the hospital,” Anitha said while speaking to a news channel.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the incident.
“The explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Vetlapalem village in Kakinada district has really pained me. Multiple people losing their lives in this accident is sad,” Naidu said in a post on X.
The Chief Minister said he spoke to officials regarding the accident and directed them to extend immediate assistance to the victims.
“We are monitoring the rescue efforts and will come to the aid of affected families,” he said.
According to an official press release, around 20 people were working at the unit when the blast occurred.
Naidu also directed senior officials and ministers to visit the accident site.
