Twelve workers were killed and about 30 others injured in a blast at an industrial unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad on Monday. The incident occurred in a chemical factory in the industrial area in Sangareddy district on Monday. The explosion triggered a huge fire, which engulfed the premises of Sigachi Chemicals. Firefighters rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Eleven fire engines brought the fire under control. Police, fire services and other personnel launched rescue and relief operations. Eight workers died on the spot while four others succumbed at hospitals.
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