Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 21 (HBTV): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday ordered a high-level inquiry into the reactor blast incident that took place at a pharma company at Atchutapuram, in Anakapalli district. 

The Chief Minister will visit Achyutapuram tomorrow to meet the families of the deceased and those injured in the pharma company accident. He will also inspect the accident site, officials said.

Three people died and seventeen were injured in the accident that occurred due to a reactor blast.

"A reactor explosion took place at a private company in Achutapuram in Anakapalli district. Three people were killed and 17 injured in the incident. The injured have been admitted to two private hospitals," said Vasamsetti Subhash, Andhra Pradesh Labour, Factories, Boilers & Insurance Medical Services Minister. 

"Rescue teams are currently unable to enter the premises due to dense smoke and rescue operations are underway. It is not clear how many people may still be trapped inside the company. Rescue teams are working to reach there as soon as possible and further updates will be provided soon," added Subhash. 

Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives and for the people injured in the accident. 

He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured workers and offered his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.  

"Governor of Andhra Pradesh S Abdul Nazeer has expressed anguish and profound grief over the loss of life of several workers and injuries to others in the explosion in a reactor in a chemical factory in the Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone in Rambilli of Anakapalle district on Wednesday. Governor Abdul Nazeer wished for quick recovery of the injured workers undergoing treatment in the nearby hospital and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members," read a press release from the Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan.   

(ANI)