August 22, 2026 11:20 AM

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Two dead, nine injured in reactor blast at Hazelo Labs in Telangana

A major explosion occurred at Hazelo Labs Private Limited in Dhotigudem village, located in Pochampally Mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, leaving two workers dead and nine others injured. The incident took place late last night when a chemical reactor suddenly exploded, triggering a massive blast and a severe fire across the industrial unit.

The nine injured workers were rushed to private hospitals in Hyderabad for emergency treatment. They are undergoing treatment at Yashoda and Sunshine Hospitals. Hospital officials reported that the medical condition of two workers is critical. Local authorities and emergency personnel arrived at the site shortly after the explosion to bring the situation under control, and a preliminary investigation into the cause of the reactor blast is underway.