New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- A 10-year-old child died after a firecracker exploded in his hand while he was bursting crackers in Delhi's Narela, police said on Monday.

The official is investigating the type of explosive involved and the circumstances leading to the incident.

According to Delhi Police, the child sustained injuries when the firecracker exploded in his hand. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.

Police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the type of firecracker involved and the exact circumstances under which it exploded. The investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events leading to the child's death.

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