A huge reactor explosion shook Patancheru’s Pashamylaram industrial area (Sangareddy district, Telangana) at 9:52am on 30 June 2025 in the chemical plant of Sigachi Industries. The explosion that caused the strong explosion released a disastrous number of a high mortality toll along with a massive rescue operation.
💥 The Incident: What Happened?
The blast went off shortly before 9 a.m. and ripped through a part of the reactor unit at the chemical plant, setting off a large blaze that consumed portions of the facility. There were reports the explosion was so powerful that some workers were flung as far as 100meters.
Eight people have died — six at the site and two at hospitals as a result of their injuries. At least 20 others were injured, with several hospitalized in critical condition.
11 fire tenders, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and fire brigade and local administration were rushed on spot to douse the flames and carry out rescue operations.
🚑 Rescue & Response
Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and early reports suggest some workers may still be buried under debris.
Injured passengers meanwhile have been taken to adjacent hospitals at Patancheru and Hyderabad with some being critical.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed grief and directed officials to provide medical treatment to the victims and stepped up relief operations.
Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha and other officials are rushing here and are supervising treatment for the victims.
BREAKING
— Deepti Sachdeva (@DeeptiSachdeva_) June 30, 2025
6 feared dead, 20+ injured in a massive chemical reactor blast at Sigachi unit in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy, Telangana.
Blast impact flung workers in the air. Entire unit collapsed. Fire engulfed nearby buildings.
11 fire engines deployed. Earthmovers still clearing… pic.twitter.com/gzvo378s6O
⚠️ Possible Cause & Investigations
There were initial reports that a malfunction of a reactor led to the explosion, possibly because pressure had built up. Investigators are now examining:
Reactor safety systems and whether any pressure-relief guidelines were ineffective
Compliance with industrial standards of safety in the plant
It is the second serious explosion in the industrial belt this year, prompting concerns about safety regulation and enforcement among units that deal in chemical processing.
🌿 Community & Environmental Impact
Some workers and residents in the vicinity were in tumult, and some factory machinery and buildings were said to have collapsed under the force of the explosion.
The fire has mostly been contained, but concerns still linger about chemical contamination and long-term environmental hazards in and around the industrial belt. Environmental teams are expected to evaluate the aftermath in the coming days.
📉 Business Fallout
In the wake of the accident, shares of Sigachi Industries suffered a drop of about 15%–9% prompting investors to worry about damage to the company’s reputation and ongoing investigations. Further information is being kept under wraps by the operators.
✅ What to Watch Next
Rescue results: Will more workers be found trapped? Updates from the rescue mission will drive the public’s reactions.
What an investigation would find: Early laboratory reports could reveal that negligence or regulatory failure was to blame.
TIGHTENING THE RULES: What action will regulators will take to force chemical companies to adhere to stricter norms or audits?
🧭 Final Thoughts
The horrifying reactor blast at Patancheru’s chemical plant is a scalding reminder of industrial fragility, particularly in crowded factory areas. With recovery and rebuilding in full swing, attention is focused on accountability, prevention, and safeguards to ensure so many lives and such critical infrastructure are never again lost.
