New Delhi: A devastating explosion occurred at a pharmaceutical unit in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the feared deaths of two individuals. The incident unfolded at the Sahiti Pharma unit situated in the Achyutapuram SEZ of Anakapalli district.

The victims have been identified as P. Ravi and V. Suresh, both of whom were working in the vicinity of the reactor when the explosion transpired. Regrettably, their bodies have yet to be recovered.

The explosion triggered a subsequent fire within the unit, which was promptly brought under control by the competent efforts of the fire department.

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The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown; however, preliminary investigations suggest that a chemical reaction within the reactor may have been responsible.

This distressing incident has instilled a sense of panic among the local community. In response, the authorities have cordoned off the area and launched a thorough investigation into the matter.

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Additional details that could be included in the news article encompass the status of other workers who were present during the explosion, the measures undertaken by relevant authorities to investigate the incident and prevent future accidents, the ramifications for the pharmaceutical industry in Visakhapatnam, as well as the perspectives of both the workers and management of the pharmaceutical unit affected by this tragic event.

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