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Eleven people were killed and several others injured in a blast at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district.
The explosion hit the Kaushambi-Prayagraj border area, with reports of nearby houses being damaged or collapsing.
Rescue and relief operations were underway, with officials, emergency teams and Air Force personnel involved.
Reports say children were among the dead, and one account described the victims as including eight children or eight minors.
Why it mattersThe blast raises urgent questions about factory safety enforcement and emergency response in Uttar Pradesh.
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Authorities said the exact cause and the unit's licensing status were under investigation, while financial assistance and compensation were announced.