Khordha Firecracker Unit Blast: Death Toll Rises To Five

Cuttack: In a major development to the Khordha firecracker unit blast, the death toll rises to five.

According to reports, one of the injured persons, identified as Dolagobinda Behera of Bhusandapur succumbed to his injuries at SCB Medical in Cuttack this evening.

As per reports, the incident occurred while the victims were reportedly making firecrackers inside the house.

On being informed, fire services personnel reached the spot and rescued the injured to the local hospital.

The house where the victims were manufacturing the firecrackers has been completely damaged in the explosion, reports said.