Death Toll From Pharmaceutical Plant Explosion in India Reaches 17: Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from an explosion at an Escientia pharmaceutical plant in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has reached 17, while 41 people received injuries, Indian broadcaster NDTV reported.
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The blast took place in the Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone, the report said on Wednesday.
Officials believe that the incident occurred due to an electricity-related fire, the report read, adding that six fire engines were engaged to extinguish the fire.