11 dead after massive blast in firecracker factory in UP's Kaushambi, rescue ops on
The explosion occurred near the Manori power house and caused extensive damage to the factory and nearby structures.
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday afternoon resulted in 11 deaths and injuries. District Magistrate Amit Pal announced that the incident took place in Manori village, near the Pipri police station area. Following the explosion, 11 people injured in the incident died while receiving treatment at SRN Hospital in Prayagraj.
The deceased have been identified as Priyanjali aged 5, Praveen Singh aged 13, Jahanvi aged 12, Aditya aged 12 (twice), Aditya aged 8, Ravi aged 8, Anju aged 32, Gyan Singh aged 40, Vikram Saroj aged 35, Ansh aged 6, and Nana aged 4. All victims lived in the vicinity of the factory. Over 18 people are suspected to have sustained injuries, and the blast caused significant damage to the factory and nearby structures, collapsing five to six houses adjacent to the factory.
The Delhi-Howrah railway line near the site experienced a temporary suspension, while the Ajmer-Sealdah Express and Vande Bharat Express were rerouted. The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, police, and fire brigade personnel, along with several fire tenders and ambulances, are assisting in rescue operations, which continue to clear debris and search for trapped individuals.
Electricity department workers are working to restore power supply, and the UP Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has expressed condolences and announced ex gratia payments for the families of the deceased and injured.
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