Five people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at an explosives manufacturing factory in Dhamna, Nagpur, Maharashtra, officials confirmed on Thursday.
“At least 5 people have died and 5 people are injured in an explosion at an explosives manufacturing factory in Dhamna. The team is about to reach the spot,” stated Ravinder Singal, Commissioner of Police, Nagpur.
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh were present at the incident site.
“This incident of the explosion took place in an explosive unit near the village Dhamna. The incident took place in the afternoon. The manager and owner of the unit are absconding. The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment… A team from the explosive department is here and further investigation is underway,” Deshmukh said.
Further details are awaited.
