At least 20 workers remain trapped under debris after an explosion at a Sangareddy industrial unit. Of 149 on duty, 37 bodies were recovered, 35 are injured, and only four victims have been identified so far.
The death toll from the Sigachi Chloro Chemical explosion in Sangareddy rose to 45, with 35 others injured. Rescue operations are ongoing, as many remain trapped under debris. The incident is likely the worst industrial mishap in Telangana’s history.
Initial findings at the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast site point to possible choking in the air handling unit as the cause. The explosion brought down the G 2 building. Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident