test -Bihar: 5 killed in blast at illegal firecracker factory in Nalanda

As per initial reports, those injured have been shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment.

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Nalanda: Five people were dead and 25 injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker factory in Nalanda district of Bihar on Friday.

Nalanda: Blast at an illegal firecracker factory claims five lives.

— ABP News (@abpnewstv) March 23, 2018

As per initial reports, those injured have been shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment.

#Visuals from Nalanda's Jalalpur, where a blast took place in an illegal firecracker factory. One dead, 25 injured in the blast. Investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/eYP4hrrUHm

— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2018

A team of police and fire tenders have reached the spot and are trying to bring the situation under control. The illegal firecracker factory, where the blast has been reported, is located in Jalalpur area of the district. More details awaited.