GUJARAT: A blast occurred in a firecracker factory in the Indian state of Gujarat, resulting in the death of 17 people.
According to Indian media, the explosion took place in a firecracker factory in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, killing at least 17 people, while several others were injured.
Indian media reports indicate that a fire broke out after the explosion, and at the time of the blast, approximately 30 workers were present in the factory.
According to Indian media, the factory owner has fled the scene, and the police are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the accident.