Twelve killed in India firecracker warehouse explosion

    At least 12 people were killed in an explosion at a firecracker warehouse in India.

    Several others were injured in the blast, which took place in Warangal in the state of Telangana.

    Reports say the force of the explosion caused locals to run from their homes, with cracks appearing in buildings as far away as 300 metres from the blast site.

    Authorities are verifying if the factory was operating with a valid license.

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