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Boiler Blast at Tirupati Pharma Unit Kills 5, Injures 12; CM Orders Aid
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News18•03-10-2026, 15:42
Boiler Blast at Tirupati Pharma Unit Kills 5, Injures 12; CM Orders Aid
- •A boiler explosion occurred at 'Till Healthcare', a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Sri City, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
- •The incident resulted in 5 fatalities and 12 injuries; two workers died on the spot, and three others succumbed during treatment.
- •Two of the deceased have been identified as Chinna Mastan (45) and Ramesh (45); information on the other three is pending.
- •Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief, directing officials to provide assistance to victims' families and ensure best treatment for the injured.
- •This is not an isolated incident, as the state has witnessed similar occurrences, including a boiler explosion in Visakhapatnam in June that killed two workers.
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A boiler explosion occurred at the 'Till Healthcare' pharmaceutical manufacturing unit located in Sri City, Tirupati district, resulting in five deaths and twelve injuries.
Two of the deceased workers have been identified as Chinna Mastan from Cherivi village and Ramesh from Madarapakkam in Tamil Nadu, while details for the other victims are awaited.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the tragedy, directed officials to provide all possible assistance to the affected families, and ensured the best medical treatment for the injured.
