Guwahati: At least six people died in an explosion in a firecracker businessman’s house in Saran district of Bihar on Sunday.
The incident took place in Khudai Bagh village under Khaira police station.
The businessman has been identified as Shabir Hussain.
Following the explosion, it was stated that a portion of the house was blown up while the remaining part was on flames.
In the incident, six people were killed while eight were injured.
According to police officials, the house is located on the banks of a river into which a major portion of the house collapsed.
Moreover, eight people were trapped under the explosion who were rescued and immediately rushed to the district hospital.
It may be noted that the village is located about 30 kilometers from the district headquarter Chhapra.