11 killed, several injured in explosion at firecracker factory in U.P.’s Kaushambi

‘The fire brigade brought the blaze under control, and rescue operations are underway to evacuate those trapped inside the factory,’ Kaushambi District Magistrate says

The blast occurred in the Pipri police station area near the Manori power house, following which police, fire brigade and Air Force personnel stationed nearby, launched a joint rescue operation, officials said.