A deadly explosion at an ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra, claimed the lives of at least eight people and left seven others injured on Friday, January 24.
At least eight people were killed and seven others injured in a powerful explosion at an ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra, on Friday, January 24.
The factory, located around 830 km from Mumbai, manufactures explosives and propellants. Federal Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed the fatalities, while state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reported that a roof collapse had trapped 13-14 workers inside, with five people rescued so far.
Rescue teams and medical personnel are on-site, but the cause of the blast is still under investigation.
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