The blast at the firecracker factory in the Banapasrati area of Gujarat killed 18 people and suffered five, and most victims were workers from Madzhja Pradesh.
18 dead, 5 injured in FiveCracker factory
At least 18 people were killed in a tragic blast at a firecrackers near Banascanta Gujarat on Tuesday morning. The blast occurred around 9:45 am in the industrial area near the city of Dizza, which led to a massive blast that led to the collapse of the concrete plate at the plant. The incident, who left five other victims, sent shock waves through the region.
Akshirai Makvan, police officer confirmed that 18 people were killed in the blast. The victims, mostly workers from Madzha -Pradesh, were at the factory during the explosion. Many of them brought with them family members, making the tragedy even more devastating. The explosion was so powerful that it collapsed the entire RCC plate (fortified cement concrete) of the building, capturing the workers under the garbage. The help teams are tirelessly working to remove rubble and save any survivors.
The collector of Banaskant Michair Pate noted that there was no evidence, which indicates that the factory was actively producing firecrackers. The unit had to store firecrackers, and it was still unclear what caused the explosion. Initially, there were suggestions that this is a firecracker factory, but investigations were ongoing to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
Chief Minister Gujarat Bhupendra Patel expressed deep sadness from the incident. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and announced the financial assistance of 4 rupees for the families of the victims. In addition, each of the victims will be granted 50,000 rubles. The pan assured the public that the state government closely monitors the relief and rescue efforts, ensuring that the victim would receive prompt medical care.
Chief Minister Madya -Pradesh Mohan Yadov also expressed his grief over the loss of the workers to the deputy and promised full support for the victims. Yadov said that during this difficult time the state government will push all the necessary assistance for the families of the workers.
The blast has attracted wide attention when local and state authorities work together to investigate the cause and assist the victims. The incident emphasizes the danger that is present at the factories involved in dangerous materials such as firecrackers, and emphasizes the need for hard security measures to prevent such catastrophes in the future.
