Death toll rises to 45 in Sigachi Industries explosion in Hyderabad
The deceased was identified as 45-year-old Tarak from West Bengal, who suffered over 75% burn injuries in the June 30 explosion that ripped through the dryer unit of the firm located in Pashamylaram of Sangareddy district. Arrangements were made by district authorities to send the deceased's body to his native place. Currently, four more patients are undergoing treatment at the same hospital, with one of them, Rajesh Kumar Chowdary (42) from Bihar, being on a non-invasive ventilator (HIV).
The condition of the other three is stable, according to doctors.
Meanwhile, another two victims, Videshi Kahar (48) and Ganga Mukhiya (38), both of whom suffered from 40% burns, were declared stable and were discharged from another private hospital in Patancheru on Monday. Eight people are still untraced from the incident.
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