A tragic explosion occurred at an ordnance factory in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, on Friday morning, claiming eight lives and leaving seven others critically injured. The blast caused the roof of one unit to collapse, trapping several workers inside. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed condolences and provided updates on the rescue efforts.
Incident Details
The explosion took place at 10:30 AM in the LTP section of the factory located in Jawahar Nagar. At the time, 14–15 employees were working in the area. District Collector Sanjay Kolte confirmed that three workers were rescued, and efforts are underway to save the others trapped inside.
Reactions and Assistance
- Union Ministers Respond:
- Nitin Gadkari expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to the deceased.
- Rajnath Singh assured comprehensive support to those affected.
- Rescue Operations:
The Chief Minister stated that teams from SDRF and Nagpur Municipal Corporation were deployed for the rescue mission. Coordinated efforts by district administration and defense forces have intensified the rescue and relief work.
Current Status
Medical and rescue teams remain on-site, working to provide assistance to the injured and recover the remaining trapped workers. The government is committed to ensuring all necessary support for those impacted by this devastating incident.
