Eleven Killed, Several Injured in India Firecracker Factory Blast
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The Story
An explosion at a firecracker factory in India's Kaushambi district on Monday killed at least 11 people and left several injured.
The blast occurred in Manauri village, under the Pipri police station limits, in Uttar Pradesh. District Magistrate Amit Pal stated that 11 people were killed and five were injured. Al Jazeera reports that 8 children were killed in the incident. Other reports indicate at least five people, including children, were killed. Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and Indian Air Force personnel responded to the scene.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He directed officials to expedite rescue operations and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.
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