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Palghar firecracker blast kills two and injures four as police probe factory safety lapses
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Investigators suspect more than just an accident
A deadly explosion rocked a firecracker unit in Konsai village, Wada taluka, in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The blast on Tuesday around noon left at least two people dead and four injured, according to officials. Police have begun an investigation to determine what triggered the blast and whether safety and operating procedures were violated.
- Explosion at a firecracker unit in Palghar kills two
- Four others were injured in the blast around noon
- Incident occurred in Konsai village, Wada taluka
- Police launched an investigation into the cause
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