8 killed, 7 injured in explosion at ordnance factory in Bhandara district
Eight individuals lost their lives in an explosion at an ordnance factory situated near Nagpur this morning, with seven others suffering injuries. This tragic incident took place in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari later confirmed the fatalities during an event in the afternoon.
“An unfortunate event has occurred in Bhandara at the ordnance factory, leading to the death of eight individuals and injuring seven more. This is the initial report,” stated the minister, who also urged attendees to honor the deceased with a moment of silence.
According to District Collector Sanjay Kolte, the explosion happened in the LTP section of the facility around 10:30 am. Emergency responders and medical personnel were promptly dispatched to manage the crisis.
The blast caused a portion of the roof to collapse, trapping more than a dozen workers inside. In the early rescue attempts, three individuals were retrieved alive, while one was discovered deceased. Senior officials reported that an excavator was employed to clear the rubble.
The force of the explosion was so powerful that it was audible up to five kilometers away. Footage taken from a distance captured thick plumes of smoke rising from the factory.


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