A massive explosion occurred in a house in Firozabad where fireworks were being manufactured, killing one person.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : A major accident occurred on Monday in Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. A powerful explosion occurred in a house in the village of Hawatpur Kharka, under the Nasirpur police station area. The blast was so powerful that the house's lintel and walls collapsed. A 55-year-old man inside the house died in the accident. The incident has caused an atmosphere of panic in the area.

According to information received regarding the incident, 55-year-old Jalaluddin, a resident of Hawatpur Kharka village in the Nasirpur police station area, worked as a home-based fireworks maker. On Monday, a powerful explosion occurred in the fireworks stored at home, killing Jalaluddin on the spot.

On receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot

Upon receiving information about the explosion, a regional police team arrived at the scene. With the help of villagers, the police removed the debris and rescued 55-year-old Jalaluddin, who was buried under the rubble, and rushed him to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

What did the eyewitnesses say?

Eyewitnesses and villagers said the blast was so powerful that it was heard throughout the surrounding area. They also said the contents of the house were severely damaged, with utensils altered in size. A large number of district officials and police forces were present at the scene following the accident.

officials launched an investigation

Firozabad Senior Superintendent of Police Saurabh Dixit said that the explosion occurred around 11:40 am. The initial cause of the blast was believed to be a cylinder blast, but there have also been reports of fireworks being manufactured and packaged there. Samples are being collected by the forensic team. The source of such a large quantity of fireworks and gunpowder is also being investigated.

The entire matter is being investigated by the administrative and fire departments. A Panchnama has been completed and the body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem. A police force has been deployed in the village.