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Andhra Firecracker Unit Blast: At least 20 people were killed, and several others were injured after an explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village, Samalkota Mandal in Kakinada district. According to reports, approximately 20 workers were present in the unit at the time. About 20 workers were present at the firecracker unit at the time of the accident.

According to the news agency PTI, the fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at the Surya Sri firework unit, situated in the agricultural fields between Vetla Palem and G Medapadu.

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Speaking to PTI, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha feared that the death toll could rise, adding that several people have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Firefighters rushed to the site to control the flames. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals via ambulances. The force of the explosion damaged several nearby houses and sent plumes of smoke across the area.

CM Naidu Expresses Grief Over Kakinada Firecracker Unit Blast

Expressing deep sadness over the explosion, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said, "The explosion at a crackers manufacturing unit at Vetlapalem village in Kakinada district has really pained me. Multiple people losing their lives in this accident is sad."

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the chief minister said that he has directed officials to rush to the site and extend immediate help to the victims. "We are monitoring the rescue efforts and will come to the aid of affected families," he added.


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