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Several injured in explosion at detonator manufacturing unit
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The blast triggered panic among residents of nearby villages
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Narketpally (Nalgonda): A massive explosion occurred at the Ideal Detonator Company, located on the outskirts of Gopalayyapalle village in Narketpally mandal of Nalgonda district on Tuesday morning.
The impact of the explosion was so severe that the roof of the building collapsed and its walls were damaged and scattered.
Few workers sustained injuries in the incident, with one of them reportedly in critical condition.
Pratap, a native of Odisha, suffered serious injuries and was shifted to Hyderabad for better medical treatment. Workers, Eshwar, Pradhan, Uttam and Kumbheer Shiva, reportedly sustained minor injuries.
The explosion took place at around 6 am, triggering panic among residents of nearby villages.
The loud blast also caused fear among workers inside the factory, who reportedly ran for safety.
Preliminary information suggests that the accident occurred during the filling of HMX powder at the facility. Local revenue and police officials rushed to the spot and began collecting details regarding the incident. Further details about the cause of the explosion are awaited.
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