According to officials, a part of the roof collapsed due to the explosion, trapping at least two individuals under the debris. Rescue teams have rushed to the spot, and operations are currently underway to save those trapped.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Anindya Vikaram Singh said, "The blast occurred in a house where the cracker factory was operating from. Two people have been killed in the incident, and some are injured."
A part of the roof collapsed following the explosion, trapping five individuals under the debris. The five have been pulled out of the rubble and rushed to a hospital.
"Rescue teams comprising fire brigade, ambulances, and local police are undertaking rescue work at the spot," the ACP added.
Adjacent houses were damaged
District Magistrate Vishak G, who, along with senior police officials, visited the blast site, said, "Condition of two of the injured remains critical. The remaining three injured are stable".
The blast was so strong that it also affected the adjacent houses. "At least four other houses beside the one in which the blast occurred have been damaged in the blast," the DM said.
"Our first priority is to ensure that the injured get adequate medical care. Once that is done, our teams will look into the reasons behind the incident and those involved in it," he said.
CM Yogi takes cognisance
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. He has also instructed officials to reach the site immediately to expedite relief and rescue efforts.
He has directed officials to ensure that the injured are provided with immediate hospital care and proper treatment, while also wishing them a speedy recovery. The Chief Minister instructed the district administration to reach the site without delay and expedite relief and rescue operations. An investigation into the cause of the explosion is also expected.
(With PTI inputs)
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