A firecracker display in Umred took a tragic turn, injuring 11 women, with seven sustaining serious burn injuries. The incident occurred during a local celebration when the firecrackers exploded unexpectedly, causing panic among the crowd.
Several of the injured women were initially treated at the Umred Rural Hospital. Due to the severity of their injuries, some were later transferred to private hospitals in Nagpur by members of the local Ganesh Mandal, who were quick to assist.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the mishap. The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols at public events, with locals urging for more stringent measures to prevent such accidents in the future.