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Five Workers Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion in Gujarat

A powerful explosion at Synzeal Pharmachem in Bharuch, Gujarat, killed five workers and critically injured five others during a hydrogenation process. The blast, which occurred at 11 pm, was felt up to 15 km away, with nearby industrial units and a tractor affected by the shockwave. Emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene.

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Five Workers Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion in Gujarat
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  • The Big Picture: Core Development: Five Workers Killed in Chemical Plant Explosion in Gujarat.
  • Key Developments: A powerful explosion at Synzeal Pharmachem in Bharuch, Gujarat, killed five workers and critically injured five others during a hydrogenation process.
  • What's at Stake: The blast, which occurred at 11 pm, was felt up to 15 km away, with nearby industrial units and a tractor affected by the shockwave.

A powerful explosion at Synzeal Pharmachem in Bharuch, Gujarat, killed five workers and critically injured five others during a hydrogenation process.

The blast, which occurred at 11 pm, was felt up to 15 km away, with nearby industrial units and a tractor affected by the shockwave.

Emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene.

“The blast, which occurred at 11 pm, was felt up to 15 km away, with nearby industrial units and a tractor affected by the shockwave.”
— Primary Wire Dispatch (indianexpress.com)
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Published Saturday, October 17, 2026

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