Blast In Jabalpur: People across the country are busy preparing for Diwali. The shine of Diwali is being seen in the market. On the other hand, painful news is coming from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Where a terrible explosion took place in the Ordnance Factory. After the explosion, there was an atmosphere of panic among the people.
Two employees are reported dead in this explosion so far, while 13 people are reported to be injured. The injured were immediately admitted to the hospital for treatment, some of whom are in critical condition. According to reports, the explosion in the factory took place when the workers were filling gunpowder in the bomb.
The fire department team reached the spot and is doing relief and rescue work. Local administrative-level officials have also reached the place and are investigating the accident. Work has been completely stopped in the factory after the accident. The explosion was so intense that even the people nearby were frightened. It has not been confirmed yet how many goods were burnt to ashes in the blast.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: A blast occurred at the filling section in Ordnance Factory Khamaria at Jabalpur. Around 8 injuries reported. Details awaited.
— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024
Visuals from the hospital where two of the injured people have been rushed to. pic.twitter.com/AnEVqCRJsJ
Athe central government has set up a big factory in Jabalpur. This factory is known as Ordnance. Weapons are made for soldiers in the factory. Bombs for fighter planes and war tanks are also made in this factory. To make these bombs, gunpowder is filled inside empty cells.
People were scared After the blast
On Tuesday, the blast in the Ordnance Factory was so loud that even the people nearby were scared. In the morning, a blast took place in the 1000-pounder bomb unit in the F-6 area. According to eyewitnesses present at the spot, the entire building of this unit has been damaged in the blast. The injured were immediately admitted to a private hospital in Jabalpur.