HYDERABAD – At least two people died while several injured in strong blast at a firecracker factory in the Latifabad area of Hyderabad, causing fire and the collapse of the building.
Rescue teams and police officials were immediately dispatched to the site to help those trapped under the rubble.
SSP Hyderabad confirmed that the explosion triggered a significant fire at the factory premises. Initial reports indicate that the fireworks factory was being operated within a residential area, raising serious safety concerns.
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حیدرآباد کے علاقے لطیف آباد نمبر 10 میں پٹاخے کے کارخانہ میں زوردار دھماکا
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Social media videos from the scene show huge clouds of smoke rising from the site as local residents reacted in fear to the powerful blast. Emergency services are currently working to rescue people trapped under the debris and contain the fire.
The incident has caused widespread panic in the area, and officials are urging residents to avoid the vicinity while rescue operations continue.
Further updates are awaited as authorities assess the full extent of the damage and casualties.
