Bhandara Ordnance Factory Blast: There is news of a significant explosion in an ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra. Five employees have died in this accident, and many others have been injured. According to the information, the blast happened in the factory’s RK branch section.
Pictures of the blast in the factory are now going viral on social media. After seeing these pictures, it is speculated that pieces of heavy weapons-making equipment are scattered around. After the blast, black smoke is seen rising far into the sky. According to the information, a fire broke out in the factory after the blast, which caused many people to fear coming under its grip.
At present, police teams are present at the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue work. On the other hand, the injured are being admitted to the hospital. People at the place say that the blast was so loud that there was panic in the area, and people started running here and there. After the blast, a massive crowd of people gathered at the spot.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: An explosion occurred at the ammunition factory in Jawahar Nagar, Bhandara pic.twitter.com/oN7Ao9n77z
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According to the information, the blast occurred between 10:30 and 10:45 am on Friday (January 24). At that time, 14 workers were working in the factory. According to the information received so far, five people are reported dead, although it has not been officially confirmed yet. At the same time, four to five people have been taken out in a seriously injured condition.