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The powerful explosion caused the collapse of several nearby houses where most of the dead resided, according to local media reports.
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An explosion at a firecracker factory in northern India on Monday killed at least 11 people, including eight children, police said.
The blast occurred in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh state, where the force of the explosion caused several nearby houses to collapse.
What happened in the India firecracker factory explosion?
The powerful explosion caused the collapse of several nearby houses where most of the dead resided, according to local media reports.
Police officer Satnarayan Prajapat confirmed the deaths, adding that several others were injured. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast.
Who were the victims of the Kaushambi blast?
The deceased children were between the ages of four and 13, the Hindustan Times newspaper reported.
Officials have not disclosed further details on the identities or circumstances of the remaining victims. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the explosion.
Why do factory explosions happen often in India?
Industrial accidents are common in India, often due to poor adherence to safety regulations and weak enforcement. In March, a fire at a fireworks factory in western India killed 17 people.
The following month, eight people were killed when a firecracker storage facility in southern India caught fire.
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