At least eight workers were killed in a explosion at a ammunition factory in western India, government officials said on Friday that several other workers were still trapped inside the building.
The blast took place in Bhandara on Friday morning, which is located about 800 km east of India’s financial center Mumbai and caused the factory roof to collapse.
Indian Cabinet Minister Nitin Gadkari said at least eight people were killed and seven were injured in an explosion at a Bhandara ammunition factory in an unfortunate incident today. Said. The state of Maharashtra, Gadkari, condoled the explosion where the explosion took place.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Said On the X, the workers were trapped up to 14 after the blast and emergency relief operations were underway.
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said he was “deeply saddened” in the blast. “My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for early recovery of the injured Said On the x
Industrial disasters are common in India, experts accuse poor planning and slowdown in the implementation of security principles. In 2023, nine workers were killed in an explosion at a drone and explosive factory in Maharashtra.
