Authorities in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, India, said that a massive explosion at a firework factory on Tuesday resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 80 injuries.
After a fireworks plant explosion, Indian television displayed pictures and videos of a tower of flames and the dozens of ambulances that were dispatched to remove the injured. Helicopters from the Army were also requested.
Madhya Pradesh, India.
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An employee at Harda District Hospital stated, “We can confirm seven deaths so far,” requesting anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. “We have 65 injured admitted here, and have referred 10 others to a bigger hospital.”
About fifteen fire engines were fighting the intense fire, according to senior district administrator Kailash Chand Parte, who was directing rescue attempts from the facility.
“At least eight people had very serious injuries… we are here at the site and focused on rescue work and sending people to the hospitals, so we can’t immediately confirm the number of dead,”
So far, we’ve been able to save the lives of roughly 70–75 individuals who had varied injuries. They’ve all been hurried to nearby government hospitals.”
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He estimated that the facility employed between 200 and 300 workers, although it was unclear how many were there when the explosion occurred.
“At least 10 buildings around the complex where the blast happened have been damaged because of the intensity of the explosion” , he stated. “The fire is still not under control and we have around 15 fire engines and many rescue workers at the site” .
In India, unlicensed firework workshops frequently experience explosions.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav described the explosion reports as “very sad news” and stated that burn unit doctors at major local hospitals had been urged to “make necessary preparations”.
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