Nuh (Haryana): At least 10 to 12 persons sustained injuries in an explosion that took place in a factory dealing with gunpowder. The injured were undergoing treatment at a hospital. The incident occurred at Shah Chowkha village in the Nuh district of Haryana on Monday when a factory dealing with explosive substances caught fire.
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Panic prevailed in nearby villages and people began scurrying for cover when massive explosions in the factory rocked the area. The factory is located in a forest. People were finding themselves helpless to control the blaze. Later, local people informed the fire department, which rushed to the spot to douse the flames. A probe into the matter has begun. The fire tenders were successful in controlling the blaze. At least 10-12 persons were injured in the explosion. They are undergoing treatment at a hospital, said police sources.
