Vishakhapatnam: Two people are feared killed in a reactor explosion at a pharma unit in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday, June 30, 2023. The explosion took place at the Sahiti Pharma unit at Achyutapuram SEZ in Anakapalli district, on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam.
The explosion occurred around 2:30 PM IST. The two workers who were killed were identified as Suresh Kumar (35) and Mahesh (30). They were both working in the reactor when it exploded.
The explosion also caused a fire, which was extinguished by the fire department. Three other workers were injured in the explosion and are being treated in a hospital.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known. However, the police suspect that it may have been caused by a gas leak.
The explosion has caused a major disruption to the production at the pharma unit. The unit has been shut down and an investigation is underway.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of workers in the pharma industry. There have been a number of accidents in the pharma industry in recent years, and this latest explosion is a reminder of the dangers that workers face.
The government has promised to take action to improve safety standards in the pharma industry. However, it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to prevent future accidents.
The explosion has also highlighted the need for better safety training for workers in the pharma industry. Workers need to be aware of the risks involved in working with chemicals and gases, and they need to be trained on how to prevent accidents.
The government and the industry need to work together to ensure that the pharma industry is safe for workers. This includes improving safety standards, providing better safety training, and enforcing the law.