Massive explosion at gunpowder factory creates 40-foot-deep crater in central India
by ShravyaThe CCTV footage emerged of the explosion at the gunpowder factory in central India’s Chhattisgarh.
The incident took place at Special Blast Limited in Pirda village, Berla block of Bemetara district on May 25.
Visuals showed that as soon as the blast occurred, a cloud of black smoke covered the entire sky. People began running toward the scene of the incident. The tremors were so intense that even the footage itself appeared to shake. The deafening sound reverberated for several kilometers, drawing crowds from nearby villages to the scene.
According to reports, this explosion created a 40-foot-deep crater at the accident site. The rescue team has also found many body parts from the accident site. Tragically, the death toll stands at 10, with many others injured and currently undergoing treatment. The state government has ordered an inquiry into this incident.
The villagers had complained about this factory earlier as well. After this, the district administration suspended the license of the factory for 15 days in the year 2023. It is said that the suspension ended in just 1 week, and the factory started operating again.
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