News Agency ANI quoted Sub-Inspector Gani Maddileti saying, "This morning, Gelatin sticks at mines near Mamillapalle exploded while being unloaded. The blast occurred when a consignment of gelatin sticks was being unloaded at a limestone mine on the outskirts of Mamillapalle village. Andhra Pradesh | 5 died in an explosion due to Gelatin sticks near Mamillapalle village in Kalasapadu area of Kadapa district This morning, Gelatin sticks at mines near Mamillapalle exploded while being unloaded. 5 labours died, 4 others missing: Gani Maddileti, Sub-Inspector pic.twitter.com/Ks8r73ZshG — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2021The vehicle was fully mangled under the impact of the explosion. The gelatin sticks were brought from Budwel.

Source: dna May 08, 2021 08:14 UTC