India Factory Fire Tragedy: Death Toll Hits 39, Cause Still Unknown
(Source: Reuters)
A massive explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical chemical factory in southern India has now killed 39 workers, with many still missing under the rubble. Here’s what we know:
🔥 What Happened?
- Deadly Blast: A sudden explosion rocked Sigachi Industries’ factory in Telangana state on Monday
- Collapsed Building: The structure completely caved in, trapping workers inside (Reuters reports)
- Injured: At least 34 people hospitalized – some with severe burns
- Survivor’s Story: “It sounded like a bomb…I jumped the wall to escape,” a worker told Reuters
âť“ Mystery Cause
- No Answers Yet: The company hasn’t explained what triggered the blast
- Probe Underway: A special 5-member team is investigating
- Possible Negligence?: Over 140 people were inside during the explosion
đź’Š Why This Factory Matters
- Makes key ingredients for medicines, food, and cosmetics
- Supplies big pharma companies in the U.S., Australia, and beyond
- Stock Crash: Sigachi shares dropped 8% after the disaster
⚠️ Bigger Problem
This is not the first major factory fire in India recently. Just hours later, 5 more died in a fireworks factory explosion in Tamil Nadu.
(Source: Reuters)