Bhandara: An explosion was reported in an ordinance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara. At least eight people were killed in the explosion. The roof of the factory located at Jawahar Nagar area was collapsed.
Authorities rushed to the spot after receiving the information. A rescue operation is currently underway. Medical teams are deployed at the spot.
Visuals From The Spot (Video by @naidusudhakar)
Firefighters have also reached the explosion site. Bhandara's collector Sanjay Kolte told ANI that there were 12 people present inside the factory when the incident took place. Two people have been rescued by authorities.
"After the accident blast in Ordnance Factory Jawahar Nagar Bhandara, firefighters and ambulances have been dispatched to the spot, rescue operation is currently underway. A roof has collapsed which is being removed with the help of JCB. A total of 12 people are reported to be there, out of which 2 people have been rescued:," Kolte stated
Several people were also reportedly injured in the explosion. The reason of the incident is not known yet.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the incident.
"The District Collector and the Superintendent of Police are at the spot and all kinds of help are being provided. SDRF and Nagpur Municipal Corporation teams have also been called for rescue operations and they will arrive soon," Fadnavis said in an 'X' post.
" The district administration is involved in rescue operations in coordination with the defence forces. Teams have also been kept ready for medical assistance. I pay my heartfelt tributes to the one person who has lost his life in the incident," he added.
