Firecracker factory blast kills 11, including eight children, in Uttar Pradesh
A firecracker factory explosion in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state has killed 11 people and injured several others, according to local authorities. The blast on Monday also destroyed several nearby houses, leaving rescue teams searching through rubble for survivors. Officials said the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.Local police said the dead included three adults and eight children, with the youngest victim reported to be four years old. Several injured people were taken to hospital for treatment. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said local authorities had been directed to the scene to ensure proper treatment for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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