Odisha: 3 Critically Injured As Massive Firecracker Explosion Occurs In Puri

Puri: In a tragic incident on Thursday evening in Odisha 's Puri, at least three people suffered critical injuries when a pile of firecrackers caught fire and exploded. incident occurred at Batagaon on Thursday resulting in incident. As per police, incident occurred, while one of victims Sanjay Jena was purchasing firecrackers from a local vendor, Bula Rout.

Reports indicate that an accidentally lit firecracker fell onto or fireworks, triggering a massive explosion. Along with Sanjay Jena, Bula Rout and a nearby woman, Lipa Routh, sustained severe burn injuries.

injured were initially taken to Puri District Hequarters Hospital but were later transferred to SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack for more comprehensive treatment. Hospital officials have reported that condition of all three individuals remains critical.

police are investigating circumstances surrounding incident

Furr details regarding incident are being awaited.