Eight people, including two women, were killed and seven others injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.
According to reports, the fire broke out at 12.45 pm and spread the whole unit within minutes. A total of 15 workers were in the unit at the time of the mishap.
Those injured have been shifted to hospital and the officials are currently focused on recovering the bodies.
"Eight people, including two women, died, and seven others were injured in the fire accident. While the injured are being shifted to hospitals, further details are awaited," State Home Minister V. Anitha told news agency PTI.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Six workers died following an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing plant in Kailasapatnam, Kotavuratla mandal of Anakapalli district
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CM N Chandrababu Naidu assured that the government would support the families of the victims and urged them to stay… pic.twitter.com/iwij0sAIO6
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured.
He also ordered an inquiry into the incident and asked officials to submit a report to him.
YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed shock and urged the government to support the victims. He also asked his party leaders to extend all possible assistance.
Details awaited
