Three killed in explosion at firecracker godown in UP's Kushinagar

Three people were allegedly killed in an explosion at a firecracker godown in Kushinagar, the police informed.

There was a sudden explosion in a firecracker godown here. There is a possibility that several others being trapped at the spot, the police added.

The illegal firecracker godown was operating in a densely populated area of Ward 11 of the Kaptanganj area of Kushinagar.

Police have reached the spot and are engaged in rescue operations.

Further details are awaited.

( With inputs from ANI )

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