Crime & Law · India
Varanasi building collapse after explosion, people feared trapped
A three-story building in Varanasi collapsed following an explosion, with reports indicating it may have been an illegal firecracker factory. The blast caused the building to crumble, and a neighboring structure was also damaged. Six people are reported to be trapped under the debris, though one report suggests a woman is feared trapped. The exact cause of the explosion and the circumstances surrounding firecracker production are under investigation, with authorities stating a clearer picture will emerge after the probe is complete.
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- Centre (5): Dainik Tribune, Khabar Lahariya, Navbharat Times, Patrika, Prabhat Khabar