Telangana pharma unit blast kills 2

At least two people were killed and several others injured following a reactor blast that triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district late on Friday, August 21, 2026. The incident occurred at Hazelo Lab Private Limited, located in the Pochampally mandal area near Dothigudem, officials said.

Police reported the explosion happened during a shift change late on Friday night, causing significant panic in the surrounding area. The injured workers were rescued from the facility and transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Two employees, identified by authorities as Rajashekar and Nagaraju, were declared dead by medical officials. Reports on the number of injured varied, with officials citing at least six others hurt, while some accounts indicated up to 11 people sustained injuries. Two of the injured were reported to be in critical condition and were moved to a private hospital in Hyderabad.

Emergency services, including police and fire department personnel, responded to the scene. The fire department successfully brought the blaze under control. An investigation into the cause of the blast is underway by police, though the specific...