A massive reactor explosion at Senzil Pharma Chem Private Limited in Gujarat’s Bharuch district claimed five workers’ lives and left six others seriously injured late Friday night. The blast occurred at the company’s facility in Vagra GIDC, involving a reactor with a capacity of 15,000 litres. The injured workers were rushed to APX Hospital in Bharuch for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were shifted to Bharuch Civil Hospital.
The intensity of the explosion was so severe that it reportedly shook the surrounding area, with the sound heard up to a distance of around 15 km. Residents rushed out of their homes following the loud blast, while parts of the machinery and the factory shed were reportedly damaged. The incident triggered panic in the adjoining areas, particularly amid reports of a possible gas leak following the explosion. Local residents and emergency responders rushed to the site as efforts were initiated to manage the situation and assist those affected.
The deceased have been identified as Jaideep Patel, 27, Aniket Kumar, 24, and Arjun Ram Singh, 20. Another victim was identified as Vrind Talaviya, while the identity of the fifth deceased worker was yet to be established. The circumstances leading to the reactor explosion are yet to be fully determined.