Dewas (Madhya Pradesh): Three workers died after a major blast rocked a firecracker factory in Dewas on Thursday morning.
Atleast 27 others were injured, of which eight are said to be in critical condition, and were referred to Indore's MY Hospital.
Labourers working in the firecracker factory are said to be from Bihar.
The accident happened around 11:30 am in the Tonk Kalan area of the district.
Soon after the explosion, chaos spread in the area as local people rushed to help the injured.
In pictures from the spot, people can be seen carrying injured victims in their arms and shifting them away from the factory site.
Police, local administration officials and rescue teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the blast. The exact reason behind the explosion can only be ascertained after a probe.
CM orders Rs 4 lakh aid to families of deceased
CM Mohan Yadav ordered a financial assistance of ₹4 lakh each to the families of the deceased and to ensure free treatment for the injured. He has directed district in-charge and Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda and other officers concerned to reach the site.
