MIL-OSI Russia: 8 killed, 26 injured in chemical plant blast in India

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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

NEW DELHI, June 30 (Xinhua) — At least eight people were killed and 26 injured on Monday when a reactor exploded at a chemical plant in India’s southern Telangana state, police said.

The blast took place in the Pashamilaram industrial area, located about 48 km northwest of Hyderabad, the state capital.

Police believe the death toll could rise given the critical condition of some of the victims.

There were reportedly about 150 workers at the plant at the time of the explosion.

A preliminary investigation by police has shown that the reactor exploded during routine operations at the plant. –0–

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