Blast at steel plant: One person was killed and five others were injured after a massive explosion rocked the Agrawal Steel Plant at Pennepalli in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday night. The incident took place around 10:15 pm on Wednesday.
The explosion, accompanied by a loud noise, created panic in the nearby villages. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large fireball erupt from the plant, followed by several smaller blasts.
1 dead, 5 injured
Tirupati Superintendent of Police L Subba Rayudu said the blast occurred late on Wednesday night at MS Agarwal company that melts sponge iron to make iron balls. "One person died, another is seriously injured and four more suffered simple injuries," Subba Rayudu told news agency PTI.
He further said that the industrial safety committee would determine the exact reasons for the blast. All the injured persons are undergoing treatment and a case is being registered.
Boiler malfunction caused an explosion
The incident happened when the boiler of the plant reportedly malfunctioned, causing the explosion. The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows of nearby houses and caused significant damage to buildings in the area.
The injured workers were rushed to government hospitals in Nellore and Naidupeta for treatment. The plant has been temporarily shut down and an investigation into the incident has been initiated.
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