Terrifying moment illegal fireworks factory explodes and people flee for their lives in India

AT LEAST 11 people have been killed and a further 80 injured after a lethal explosion at an illegal fireworks factory. The terrifying incident took place at the Harda district factory in India’s Madhya Pradesh state on Tuesday as towers of flames engulfed the building. Dozens of ambulances were deployed almost immediately, according to reports, with army helicopters also requested. The injured victims were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital to receive urgent medical treatment. Eyewitnesses reported that several individuals remain trapped within the firecracker facility following the blast, with the blaze reaching as high as 50ft. The sheer magnitude of the explosion was so immense that its impact could be felt within a radius of 15-16 kilometres. The force of the blast shattered glass windows and instilled a sense of panic among the surrounding area. A terrifying short clip showed people running away from the fire scene to save their lives. “It