There was an explosion in a firecracker factory located on Kursi Road in Lucknow on Sunday morning. The smoke was seen from far away.

Big news is coming from the Gudamba area of ​​UP's capital, Lucknow. Two people died due to a massive explosion in an illegal firecracker factory in Behta village. Members of businessman Alam's family died on the spot. The rest are being pulled out of the rubble. There is news of more people being trapped under the rubble.

The roof and walls shook due to the explosion in the firecracker factory located on Kursi Road on Sunday morning. The smoke can be seen from a distance. Police and fire brigade teams are carrying out relief and rescue operations on the spot.

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Impact on surrounding buildings

As soon as the accident happened, panic spread in the area. 5 fire brigade vehicles are present at the spot. The explosion was so powerful that it affected the surrounding buildings as well. The people injured in this incident have been admitted to the nearest hospital. They are undergoing treatment.
CM Yogi expressed grief

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over this accident. Taking cognizance of the incident, he has ordered to speed up the relief and rescue work. He has expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
DM and Kashmiri also reached the spot

Lucknow's DM and Police Commissioner have also reached the accident site. The condition of some of the injured in this incident is said to be critical. Police and administration officials have already arrived at the spot.

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