Rescue operation is underway to save the victims of the explosion which rocked the firecracker factory in central India's Madhya Pradesh.

This incident occurred in Bairagarh in Harda district on February 6.

Visuals showed number of fire tenders and ambulances rushed to the spot to save the victims and take control of the situation. The injured were also seen getting treated at the hospital.

According to the local officials massive blast occurred at the site of the factory. The flames rose to a horrific height and thick black smoke billowed from the spot. The fire was so intense that the smoke was visible from a great distance and people were shocked to witness such a disastrous sight.  The impact of the explosion was massive with the debris being flung at a distance of one kilometre.

Bodies of the victims laid on the road as people ran about in distress. According to a report, personnel equipped with necessary equipment have carried out the first phase of rescue operations. A total of 11 people have died in this blast while more than 100 people are said to have been injured.