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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