24 Injured, 15 Feared Trapped After Explosion In UP Firecracker Factory
A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district has left two dozen people injured and 15 others feared trapped. Local authorities, including police and Air Force personnel, are conducting rescue operations while nearby houses have suffered structural damage.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns and regulatory challenges regarding the firecracker industry in India, which frequently faces industrial accidents.
A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday afternoon left around two dozen people injured, while about 15 others were feared trapped inside the premises, officials said.The blast occurred in the Pipri police station area near the Manori power house, following which police, fire brigade and Air Force personnel stationed nearby, launched a joint rescue operation, they said.Kaushambi District Magistrate Amit Pal said the fire brigade had brought the blaze under control and rescue operations were underway to evacuate those trapped inside the factory."Information was received about an explosion at a firecracker factory near Manori power house in the Pipri police station area.
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