7 Killed As Massive Explosion Rocks MP's Harda, Triggers Fire — IN PICS

Seven people were killed and 63 others injured after an explosion leading to a blaze at a firecrackers factory in Harda town of Madhya Pradesh.

The incident took place in Bairagarh locality on Magardha road on the outskirts of Harda town, about 150 km from the state capital Bhopal.

MP CM Yadav announced an assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased. The entire cost of treatment of the injured persons will be borne by the state government.

Madhya Pradesh minister Uday Pratap Singh conducts an aerial survey of the firecracker factory in Harda. (Photo: ANI)

Fire extinguishing operation underway at the firecracker factory in Harda, Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)