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Noida: 3 Kids Hurt as Firecracker Lying in Garbage Heap Explodes

The children were taken to a hospital and are out of danger. (Representative File)

In the incident, Saniba (2), Meharba (1.5) and Ehtesham (5) suffered injuries on their hands and legs, the spokesperson said

Three children in Noida suffered injuries after a firecracker exploded near them on Saturday, police said. The incident took place around 10 am in a slum area near Sector 22, under Sector 24 police station limits, they said.

“The children — all siblings — were playing near a heap of garbage where a firecracker exploded suddenly, leading to injuries to the trio,” a police spokesperson said.

In the incident, Saniba (2), Meharba (1.5) and Ehtesham (5) suffered injuries on their hands and legs, the spokesperson said.

The children were taken to a hospital and are out of danger, the official said, adding a probe into the matter is underway.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)

Source: News18