A powerful explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Vagra GIDC, Bharuch district, claimed the lives of five workers and left six others seriously injured late Friday night. The incident occurred at SynZeal Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd. during a chemical manufacturing process.According to initial reports, the blast took place in a reactor with a capacity of 15,000 litres. The explosion was so intense that it damaged factory machinery and the shed, while debris was reportedly scattered beyond the premises. The sound of the blast was heard several kilometres away, causing panic in nearby areas.
Gas Leak Reported After Explosion
A suspected chemical gas leak was reported following the explosion, raising concerns among workers and people in the surrounding industrial area. Emergency teams rushed to the site, and the injured workers were shifted to hospitals for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were taken to Bharuch Civil Hospital.
Investigation Underway
Police and district authorities reached the factory after receiving information about the incident. Teams from the relevant industrial safety and environmental departments are examining the circumstances surrounding the blast.The explosion reportedly occurred during a hydrogenation process. However, the exact cause of the accident and the circumstances behind the suspected gas leak have not yet been established. Investigators are expected to examine the reactor, operating procedures and compliance with industrial safety regulations.
The incident has once again raised concerns about workplace safety at chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing units in Gujarat’s industrial belt. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
