At least 16 dead in explosion at fireworks factory in India

A large explosion at a fireworks factory in northern India has killed at least 16 people and caused the building to collapse.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019 - 15:12

Press Association

A large explosion at a fireworks factory in northern India has killed at least 16 people and caused the building to collapse.

Fifteen other people were injured in the blast in Batala, a town in Punjab state about 460 kilometres (285 miles) north of New Delhi, police officer Mukhtiar Singh said.

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