Explosion at factory in India: 21 dead

Explosion at factory in India: 21 dead

01.03.2026 11:30

An explosion at an explosives factory in Maharashtra, India, resulted in the deaths of 21 people and injured 18 others. The state Chief Minister announced that rescue operations are ongoing and an investigation has been initiated.

It has been reported that 21 people lost their lives in an explosion at a factory in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on his social media account that an explosion occurred at a factory in the city of Nagpur where explosives were present.

21 PEOPLE DIED, 18 INJURED

Fadnavis noted that 21 people lost their lives in the explosion, and 18 others were injured. He stated that rescue operations were ongoing in the area and that an investigation into the incident had been initiated.

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