Massive blast at firecracker factory in UP; loss of lives feared
Saharanpur (UP) (PTI): A massive explosion occurred at a firecracker factory here on Saturday with the sound of the blast echoing in around two-kilometre stretch, official sources said.
They fear extensive damage since people were working in the factory at the time and the building has collapsed in the force of the blast.
However, there was no official confirmation of casualties or loss of property.
According to official sources at the local level, a massive explosion occurred at the firecracker factory in Nihal Khedi village and workers were present there.
Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and senior district officials have reached there to oversee the relief and rescue operation.
Villagers claimed that many illegal firecracker factories were running in the area and blamed the "negligence" of the administration for it.
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Himachal: Three killed, two injured as speeding car dashes against parked truck
Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.
There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.
The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.
A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.
He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.
