11 killed, dozens feared trapped in firecracker factory blast in Madhya Pradesh's Harda

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BHOPAL: At least 11 people have been killed and dozens sustained injuries in a massive explosion at an illegal. at Harda district of Madhya Pradesh..

The blast, that occurred at a factory situated on Magardha road in Bairagarh village of Harda, was so intense that its effect were felt in a radius of 15 kilometers...

These are the people who had died mainly of stampede after the blast, we are yet to reach the actual blast site as fire is on and fire-fighters are working to douse the fire,Harda Kotwali police station incharge, Abdul Raees Khan told TOI...

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav said over 50 ambulances were rushed to the spot and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased...

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