Tragic Blast at Nagpur Explosives Factory Claims Six Lives, Injures Three

A devastating explosion at Chamundi Explosive Pvt Ltd in Nagpur led to the death of six workers, including five women, and injured three other individuals. The incident occurred around 1 pm, with most victims working in the factory's packaging unit. A thorough investigation is underway.

A tragic explosion at the Chamundi Explosive Pvt Ltd near Nagpur on Thursday afternoon resulted in six fatalities, including five women, and three injuries, according to police reports. The incident transpired around 1 pm in Dhamna village, located approximately 25 km from Nagpur city center.

Authorities stated that nine injured individuals were transported to two private hospitals within Nagpur. Among them, five women and one man succumbed to their injuries during treatment, confirmed Nagpur police commissioner Ravindra Singhal.

The explosion predominantly affected the workers within the factory's packaging unit. Police officials have commenced a detailed investigation into the incident to uncover the cause of the explosion.