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Boiler Explosion in Sri City Kills Five Workers

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Lokesh Confirms Explosion

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh confirmed a boiler explosion killed five workers at TIL Healthcare, Sri City.
The blast occurred Saturday around 8 a.m. in Sri City’s SEZ, Tirupati district.
Two victims died on site and three later, totaling five deaths.
More than ten workers suffered serious injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
Home Minister V. Anitha pledged to visit the site and ensure care while officials probe safety lapses.

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Rescue Teams Contain

A water boiler exploded at a factory in Sri City SEZ, causing part of the roof to collapse.
The blast temporarily trapped several night-shift workers who were preparing to leave.
Fire, police and rescue teams contained the blaze and moved injured workers to hospitals.
Authorities said a detailed investigation will later disclose victims’ identities, damage extent and cause.

History

Historical Context

On 3 December 1984 a leak at Union Carbide’s Bhopal plant exposed over 500,000 people to methyl isocyanate, killing at least 2,259 instantly and prompting the Supreme Court to order stricter safety rules and a $470 million settlement in 1989. The recent boiler explosion at TIL Healthcare’s Sri City facility revives those concerns, urging authorities to apply the post-Bhopal regulations.

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Lokesh Confirms Explosion

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh confirmed a boiler explosion killed five workers at TIL Healthcare, Sri City.
The blast occurred Saturday around 8 a.m. in Sri City’s SEZ, Tirupati district.
Two victims died on site and three later, totaling five deaths.
More than ten workers suffered serious injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals.
Home Minister V. Anitha pledged to visit the site and ensure care while officials probe safety lapses.

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