Telangana: 5 dead, many injured in Sangareddy pharma plant blast

Mangalore Today News Network

Hyderabad, June 30, 2025: Five workers are confirmed dead, while over 20 have been seriously injured in a major fire mishap at a pharmaceutical factory in Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy, Telangana, on Monday morning.

The tragedy struck in the morning at Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd. when a reactor at the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility exploded, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the building. The blast was so powerful that it collapsed the factory structure and reportedly threw workers up to 100 meters from the impact site.

 

VIDEO | Telangana: A massive explosion at Sigachi Chemical Industry in Pashamilaram, Sangareddy district, has resulted in several deaths and serious injuries. The blast threw workers up to 100 meters away, trapping many in nearby tents as fires continued to rage. Firefighters are… pic.twitter.com/eLtDX0bY4Y

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Dense smoke and toxic fumes quickly spread throughout the area, forcing emergency evacuations of surrounding neighbourhoods. 

Fire department officials have confirmed that five workers’ bodies have been recovered from the debris, while 13 others were successfully rescued. More than 20 workers sustained serious injuries, many with critical burn wounds. Fire department teams are continuing to search for additional personnel who may be trapped beneath the collapsed structure.

The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals, with the most critical cases transferred to facilities in Hyderabad for specialised treatment. Family members of workers have gathered at the site, many unable to reach their relatives by phone, adding to the anxiety surrounding the disaster.

According to local sources, Sigachi Industries manufactures pharmaceutical powders and employs approximately 100 workers from various states across India. The company operates in the Pashamylaram industrial area, a hub for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Preliminary investigation suggested that pressure buildup in the reactor may have caused the explosion. Sigachi, incorporated in 1989, is into manufacturing Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) with a diversified presence in pharmaceuticals, food, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. Teh company has five manufacturing facilities across India including in Pashamylaram in Hyderabad. Their products are exported to over 65 countries.