There has been a blast in the Ordnance Factory located in Bhandara district of Maharashtra. So far five people have been reported dead in this blast. Many people are trapped inside. The reason for the blast is not yet known. The sound of the blast in the Ordnance Factory was heard up to 5 kilometers away. Many fire brigade vehicles have reached the spot.
Blast happened at 10:30 am
This blast happened in the Ordnance Factory at 10:30 am on Friday. After the blast, many fire brigade vehicles have reached the spot. Police and administration officers are also present at the spot. There is panic in the surrounding area. The blast was so loud that its sound was heard far and wide. Information about how and why the blast happened is not yet known.
12 people feared trapped
Giving information, Bhandara Collector Sanjay Kolte said that the roof has collapsed due to the blast, which is being removed with the help of JCB. 12 people are feared trapped under it. However, 2 people have been rescued. Ambulance and fire brigade have reached the factory.
Testing facilities and laboratories also
Let us tell you that many types of essential products for the army are made in this factory of Bhandara. These include acid and many types of explosives. There are also testing facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories here.