Overview
- An explosion struck Brundavan Laboratories in Choutuppal late Friday after a reported radiator failure, according to fire officials.
- Ten fire tenders, including a hazmat rescue unit and a robotic team, battled the blaze for hours and declared it under control around 3:30 a.m.
- Most outlets report six injuries, including two security guards, while officials confirm no fatalities.
- Police said 11 employees were on site as investigators assess damage and seek to determine whether electrical faults or boiler overheating played a role.
- Local reporting describes heavy structural damage, including an E‑block collapse and multiple reactor blasts, which authorities have not yet verified; the plant has faced past environmental penalties.