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Four killed in reactor blast in Hyderabad factory

Two others were injured in the explosion that occurred in Asita pharma and drugs factory in Mankhal industrial area of Maheswaram in Ranga Reddy district

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IANS Hyderabad

Four workers were charred to death when a reactor exploded in the manufacturing unit of a pahramceutical firm in Maheswaram on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday, police said.

Two others were injured in the explosion that occurred in Asita pharma and drugs factory in Mankhal industrial area of Maheswaram in Ranga Reddy district.

The explosion caused huge fire. Four workers who were working near the reactor were charred to death. The injured were rushed to a hospital.

The deceased, all hailing from Chhattisgarh, have been identified as Kosaram, 26, Dasru Rai, 24, Deva, 23, and Jogaram, 25.

 

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First Published: Feb 08 2016 | 9:54 AM IST

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