Two explosions occurred in India, resulting in at least 38 deaths.

According to Indian media reports on March 1st, India has witnessed two consecutive factory explosion accidents within two days, resulting in at least 38 deaths and over 30 injuries. The report stated that a severe explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh on February 28th, resulting in 21 deaths and 9 serious injuries, including the death of the factory owner. Initial investigations suggest that the explosion may have been caused by improper worker operation. In another incident, a chemical plant explosion occurred on March 1st at a energy and chemical company in Nagpur, Maharashtra, a central state of India, resulting in 17 deaths and over 20 injuries. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation. The company involved is a large industrial explosives manufacturer, producing blasting materials for mining and infrastructure projects, such as detonators and explosive cartridges.