10 Dead In Explosion At Cracker Factory In Gurdaspur, Several Feared Trapped

Gurdaspur: At least ten people died while several others are feared trapped inside a building after a massive explosion took place at a cracker factory in Punjab’s Gurdaspur on Wednesday.

Bodies of all ten deceased have been evacuated from the building. Several others have been injured in the blast while few others are still believed to be trapped inside the rubble.

The factory is located in Batala area of Gurdaspur. Several fire engines are currently at the spot carrying out the rescue work to bring the situation under the control.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said rescue operations are underway with the District Collector and the Senior Superintendent of Police heading the relief efforts.

Deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives due to the blast in the firecracker factory in Batala. Rescue operations are underway with the DC & SSP heading the relief efforts.

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) September 4, 2019

More details awaited.

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