World · 3 September 2026

Factory explosion in India kills 11, including 8 children

An explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including eight children aged between 4 and 13. The powerful blast on August 31 caused several nearby houses to collapse, where most of the victims lived.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 3:44

Reported by straitstimes.com · How we write briefs

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