The death toll in an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in the Sangareddy district of the southern Indian state of Telangana on Monday has reached 27.

A large part of the factory has been destroyed after the explosion. District Fire Officer B. According to Nageshwar Rao, the death toll has reached 27. 23 of the dead have been identified. 35 other people were injured in the accident. 

According to the administration, 24 people are still missing. They are being searched for. 57 people have been safely evacuated. 

It is said that an investigation is being conducted to find out the cause of this incident.

In the scenes shown in the Indian media, thick black smoke can be seen rising into the sky from the scene.

Accidents like this happen sometimes in India . In most cases, non-compliance with safety rules is said to be the main reason.