Blast at Makeshift Cracker Factory Injures Three

Three individuals, including a woman, were injured in a blast at a makeshift cracker factory in Karnaipur village, Barasagwar area. The explosion caused the two-storey building to collapse. Rescue efforts are ongoing to ensure no one is trapped under the debris. The injured have been hospitalized and investigations are underway.

Three individuals, including a woman, were injured in an explosion at a makeshift cracker factory in Karnaipur village, Barasagwar area on Thursday, authorities reported.

The blast led to the collapse of a two-storey building, and currently, rescue operations are underway to ensure no one remains trapped under the debris, as stated by Superintendent of Police (SP) Siddharth Shankar Meena.

The injured have been transported to a local hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 11 am, when the factory operating within the building caught fire and exploded. Further investigation into the cause of the blast is ongoing, added SP Meena.

(With inputs from agencies.)