1 killed in Maharashtra ordnance factory explosion

Rescue teams including firefighters and ambulances have been deployed to the site. The explosion caused the roof of the factory to collapse, and earthmovers are currently working to remove the debris.

A total of twelve people were reportedly trapped, with two rescued so far, according to Bhandara district collector Sanjay Kolte.

Reacting to the blast at the ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said, “This is the failure of the Modi government.”