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India: 18 dead and 5 injured in powerful explosion at firecracker factory

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A powerful explosion occurred today in an industrial area near the Indian city of Deesa at a firecracker factory. According to preliminary information, the explosion led to a fire and the collapse of part of the building. 18 people died on the spot, 5 were injured.

This is reported by UNN with reference to TheHindu.

The incident occurred in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat this morning Indian time.

18 people died as a result of the incident, and five more were injured after a building slab collapsed as a result of a powerful explosion

- said the head of police, Akshayraj Makwana.

According to him, the victims were workers from the state of Madhya Pradesh and members of their families. Most of them died after a slab collapsed on them after an explosion in the building. Mr. Makwana noted that no signs were found that the building was used for the manufacture of firecrackers. However, officials previously said it was a factory.

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The state's Chief Minister Patel announced financial assistance of 400,000 rupees (about $4,700), which will be paid to the families of the deceased and 50,000 rupees (about $600) to the injured.

The incident involving the death of workers due to a fire and the collapse of a slab in a firecracker factory in Disa is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to the relatives of the deceased in this sorrowful hour

- said Mr. Patel in a post on X.

He also assured that he is in constant contact with the administration regarding the elimination and liquidation of the consequences of this accident.

I have instructed the administration to provide appropriate assistance to the victims as soon as possible

- Patel added.

The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, also expressed regret over the tragedy and said that his government is in constant contact with the authorities of Gujarat. According to him, workers affected by the incident will be provided with full assistance.

All necessary efforts will be made to help the workers and help their families

- added Mr. Yadav.

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