A fireworks factory explosion left at least six people dead in India.

The blast happened while workers were packing firecrackers at the Chamundi Explosive Pvt Ltd facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on June 13 afternoon.

Nagpur Commissioner of Police, Ravinder Singal, said: 'The micro-cords used in explosives were stored in the unit fo Chamundi Explosive Private Limited. We are conducting an inquiry into it.

'The explosion may have been caused by a spark in one of the cables. In order to determine what caused the explosion, experts have been brought in to help us understand what happened.'

The wounded were rushed to the Dande and Sengupta hospitals.

Five people were declared dead before arrival, while another died during treatment.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in a statement: 'The news is very sad that six people died in an explosion at Chamunda Explosive Company in the Hingna MIDC area of Nagpur.

'I am in touch with the district administration and police commissioner and all the necessary help is being provided by the district administration.

'I offer heartfelt tributes to the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The families of the deceased will be given financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Assistance Fund.'