Agra firecracker factory blast near claims two victims

Nagla Gola Village (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 13(ANI): At least two people were killed and two others injured in a blast that rocked a firecracker factory at Nagla Gola village near Agra on Sunday.

Police officials said that the factory was legal and the blast might have taken place due to the some mishandling of the explosive and flammable materials.

"They were preparing firecrackers in the factory which is situated in the remote area...the blast took place because of mishandling of material. Two people were killed and other two were injured in the blast," said R K Sonkar, Circle Officer of Ehtemadpur Police Station.

Meanwhile, police is conducting further investigations. (ANI)