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.
Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh experienced a devastating explosion at a firecracker factory on Monday, resulting in the tragic loss of eleven lives and injuring five others who later succumbed to their injuries. The explosion occurred near the Manori power house, causing extensive damage to the factory and surrounding structures, including the collapse of several houses adjacent to the factory.
The deceased victims were primarily residents of the area surrounding the factory, with their ages ranging from four to thirteen years old. Rescue operations, led by the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, police, and fire brigade personnel, are ongoing, with over a dozen fire tenders and around two dozen ambulances deployed at the site.
Trains passing near the incident area were temporarily halted, with the Ajmer-Sealdah Express being sent back to Manori railway station, and the Vande Bharat Express stopped at Saiyad Sarawan railway station. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has offered condolences to the affected families and announced financial assistance for the bereaved and injured.
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