A tragic explosion at a glass factory in Shadnagar, Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left 15 others injured on Friday, according to police reports.
The blast occurred around 4:30 pm, when gas pressure in the compressor furnace caused the explosion, resulting in a massive fire. The injured were quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable and out of danger.
Shamshabad DCP also said, “In the incident 5 persons died and 15 critically injured. All the injured shifted to local hospital for treatment. Police, fire brigade and other officials are on spot.”
“A case is being registered and probe is on,” Shamshabad DCP added.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy enquired with the authorities about the Shadnagar accident and ordered them to take the injured to the hospital immediately and provide medical treatment. He also gave instructions to the Collector. The Chief Minister has ordered the revenue, police, fire department, labour, industries and medical teams to remain at the accident site and coordinate the relief measures.
Further details are awaited.
