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Boiler blast at Sri City SEZ kills five, injures over ten
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:02 PM
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A boiler explosion at an industrial unit in the Sri City Special Economic Zone has claimed five lives and left more than ten workers injured, officials said.
A sudden boiler explosion ripped through a manufacturing facility within the Sri City Special Economic Zone in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the blast proved fatal for five workers and caused injuries to over ten others, many of whom were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Local authorities have cordoned off the site and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Preliminary reports suggest a possible malfunction in the boiler's pressure system, though a full technical audit is pending.
The Sri City administration has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged full cooperation with the probe. The incident underscores the need for stringent safety audits in industrial zones across the country.
Hospital officials confirmed that the injured are receiving medical care, with several in critical condition. The state government has ordered a review of safety protocols at all SEZ facilities in the region.
Police and fire‑rescue teams continue to assess the damage, and the area remains closed to workers pending clearance from safety inspectors.
Local authorities have cordoned off the site and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Preliminary reports suggest a possible malfunction in the boiler's pressure system, though a full technical audit is pending.
The Sri City administration has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and pledged full cooperation with the probe. The incident underscores the need for stringent safety audits in industrial zones across the country.
Hospital officials confirmed that the injured are receiving medical care, with several in critical condition. The state government has ordered a review of safety protocols at all SEZ facilities in the region.
Police and fire‑rescue teams continue to assess the damage, and the area remains closed to workers pending clearance from safety inspectors.