Reactor Explosion at Anakapalle Chemical Factory Leaves 2 Dead, 18 Injured

Two workers lost their lives, and 18 others were injured in an explosion at the Essentia Chemical Factory. The factory is located in the Achyutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Anakapalle.

The explosion happened inside the factory when a reactor suddenly blew up. The blast caused significant damage, and many employees were hurt, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.

Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene. The injured workers were immediately taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.

Authorities have started an investigation to find out what caused the explosion.