Andhra Pradesh: Two workers killed in Parawada pharma plant fire; CM Naidu condoles loss of life
Amaravati, June 23
At least two workers were killed in a fire accident at a pharmaceutical industry in Paravada Mandal of Anakapalli district on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred at the Energy Plant Company, located near the Pharma City industrial park in the Visakhapatnam region.
According to the Parawada circle Inspector Lenka Bhaskar Rao, two workers died on the spot.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the fire accident at the Energy Plant in Pharma City, Parawada, Anakapalli district. The Chief Minister conveyed his condolences over the death of the two workers.
The CM spoke to district officials and enquired about the circumstances leading to the accident. Officials informed the Chief Minister that immediately after the incident, two fire engines from the Pharma City fire station and another from Parawada rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to ensure better medical treatment for those injured in the accident. He also instructed authorities to extend all possible support to the affected families.
More details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking 😢. My thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones. I hope the CM's directions are actually implemented and not just statements. We need strict audits in these pharma cities.
Another industrial accident in Andhra. Hope this is a wake-up call for the government to enforce safety protocols more seriously. Workers risk their lives daily for our medicines. We need better regulation and regular inspections.
Terrible tragedy. Two families shattered. Appreciate CM Naidu's quick response and condolences, but action matters more than words. Hope the injured get proper treatment and the deceased families receive immediate support.
Rip to the workers. These pharma companies make huge profits but basic safety is ignored. Fire engines came from two different stations? Means there was no proper fire safety at the spot itself. Government should conduct thorough inquiry.
So sad. Two hardworking people gone. My prayers for their families. But we also need to ask why safety standards failed. India's industries must learn from these incidents and ensure no more lives are lost to negligence.
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