Firecracker Mishap Leaves Three Critically Injured in Puri

A firecracker explosion in Puri, Odisha, critically injured three individuals. The accident occurred when a customer accidentally ignited a pile of firecrackers, causing them to explode. The injured, Sanjay Jena, Bula Rout, and Lipa Routh, were initially treated at Puri District Hospital before being moved to SCB Medical College Hospital.

An unfortunate firecracker explosion in the coastal town of Puri, Odisha, resulted in three people suffering critical injuries on Thursday evening, according to local police.

The incident unfolded in Batagaon when Sanjay Jena, a local resident, accidentally ignited a heap of firecrackers while visiting Bula Rout's shop.

The explosion left not only Jena and Rout but also Lipa Routh, a bystander, severely burned. All three were initially treated at Puri District Headquarters Hospital before being transferred to SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack for advanced care, officials reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)