Two Dead, Eight Injured in Massive Reactor Blast at Telangana Pharma Plant
Public Lokpal
August 22, 2026
Two Dead, Eight Injured in Massive Reactor Blast at Telangana Pharma Plant
A devastating fire broke out late Friday midnight night following a chemical reactor explosion at Hazelo Lab Private Limited in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana.
The massive blast and subsequent blaze claimed the lives of two workers and left eight others with severe injuries, who were swiftly rushed to Hyderabad for specialized medical treatment.
The incident, occurring during a shift change, sparked panic among neighboring villagers and reignited widespread outrage.
Local residents and labor unions raised serious concerns over industrial safety, highlighting that this marks the second major hazard at the same facility within just three months.
Fire tenders from surrounding areas managed to bring the raging flames under control after intense efforts.
Local police have registered a case, and government authorities have launched an immediate investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion and enforce compliance accountability.