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Andhra Cracker Unit Blast: Death Toll Reaches 21 After Overnight Rise
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Andhra Cracker Unit Blast: Death Toll Climbs to 21, Owner Among Deceased
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01-03-2026, 11:15
Andhra Cracker Unit Blast: Death Toll Climbs to 21, Owner Among Deceased
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The death toll in the Vetlapalem cracker unit blast in Kakinada district has risen to 21.
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Initially, 20 people, including nine women, were killed, with one more death reported overnight.
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The owner of Surya Sri Fire Works, Adabala Srinivas, is also among the deceased.
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Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan stated that rule violations, including employing excessive workers, led to the disaster.
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The government will cover the full treatment costs for the injured workers and plans to tighten rules.
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