A massive explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, killing at least eleven people and injuring five others, according to authorities.
The incident occurred in the Pipri police station area near Manori powerhouse. Rescue operations were immediately launched by police and fire brigade personnel following the explosion.
The blast caused significant damage to several nearby houses, with windows shattered across the surrounding area, local authorities confirmed.
Emergency services continued search and rescue operations at the site as authorities began investigating the cause of the explosion at the illegal or unregulated manufacturing unit.
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Times of India
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