At least four people were killed in a massive explosion that took place in a firecracker factory located in Kairana area of Shamli district on Friday.
All the four people died on the spot, police said.
The deceased have not been identified yet.
Several people have been injured while some people are still buried under the rubble. It is reported that the factory was being operated illegally.
About 25 people used to work in this factory, but today being Friday, only 11 people came to work. Most of the people working in the factory are from Bahraich. The local are busy rescuing them.
There was a pickle factory on the banks of the Rajwaha in Kairana town. When there was a huge explosion at around 5 pm on Friday, people ran towards the spot.
District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur and Superintendent of Police Shamli Sukirti Madhav reached the spot and supervised investigation and rescue opetarion.