Madhya Pradesh Blast: Explosion at Jabalpur Ordnance Factory Leaves 16 Injured

A massive explosion rocked the Khadria section of the Ordnance Factory Khadaria (OFK) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in serious injuries to 16 people. The incident occurred in the F-6 section when an aerial bomb detonated, causing significant damage.

The blast took place at around 9.45 am when explosive material was being filled in bombs in a refilling section of the factory, the official from the establishment said. The blast led to part of the building collapsing, and reports indicate that several workers may still be trapped beneath the debris. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities working diligently to locate and assist those affected.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: A blast occurred at the filling section in Ordnance Factory Khamaria at Jabalpur. Around 8 injuries reported. Details awaited.

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Among the injured persons, two were in a serious condition and admitted to a hospital. Another worker was missing and was possibly trapped under the debris of the section in which the blast took place, he said.

The blast was so powerful that it was even heard by people a few kilometres away, as per eyewitnesses. The Ordnance Factory Khamaria is one of the major ammunition production unit under the Department of Defence Production. More than a dozen workers received injuries in the blast and efforts were on to locate a missing worker, who was possibly trapped under the debris of the building, the official said.

A probe has been ordered into the incident and the exact cause behind the blast will be known after completion of the investigation, he said. Fire brigade and security staff of the factory launched a relief and rescue operation, the official added.