Achyutapuram, Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh – The death toll has tragically risen to 17 following a devastating reactor explosion at Essentia Pharma Company in the Achyutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Anakapalli district. The incident, which occurred yesterday, has prompted a high-level investigation ordered by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Reactor Blast in Anakapalli Chemical Factory Injures 18 Workers
A major accident occurred at the Escientia chemical factory located in the Pharma Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rambilli mandal of Anakapalli district when a reactor exploded, injuring at least 18 workers. The… pic.twitter.com/5EvwENg8SI
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High-Level Investigation Ordered
Chief Minister Naidu has announced that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident. He emphasized that strict action will be taken against the factory management if negligence is found. In a teleconference held last night with district officials, industries department, health department officials, district public representatives, and ministers, the Chief Minister discussed the aftermath of the tragic accident.
Preliminary Findings and Concerns
During the meeting, officials provided preliminary details regarding the potential causes of the accident, including human error in plant management and structural defects in the plant’s construction. Concerns were also raised about the inadequate response from the pharma company’s management following the incident.
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🔶Chemical leakage/Fire Accident occurred in Escientia Pharma Factory, Anakapalli(AP)
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🔶Rescued 01 live victim and recovered 9 bodies
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Immediate Response and Medical Aid
The Chief Minister stressed the importance of saving lives and instructed that doctors from all departments be made available to provide the best possible care to the victims. He also suggested the use of air ambulances to transport critically injured individuals to advanced medical facilities in Visakhapatnam or Hyderabad if necessary.
Government Support and Condolences
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, Chief Minister Naidu assured that the government will take full responsibility for supporting every victim. He is scheduled to visit Achyutapuram today to meet with the families of the deceased and those injured in the accident. He will also inspect the accident site to assess the situation.
Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an explosion at a pharma company in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 21, 2024
National Leaders Express Condolences
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both expressed their condolences over the loss of lives. In social media posts, they extended their wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister’s office announced an ex-gratia of two lakh rupees from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each deceased and fifty thousand rupees to the injured.
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