Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- An explosion during the preparation of firecrackers in Singpur village under Sanakhemundi block in Odisha's Ganjam district left one person dead and two others critically injured on Wednesday.

The deceased, Akash Das, and his parents sustained severe injuries in the blast and were rushed to Digapahandi Hospital for treatment.

According to reports, the explosion occurred while firecrackers were being prepared in Singipur village.

The injured victims were immediately rushed to the hospital. However, doctors declared Akash dead upon arrival, while his injured parents were later shifted to Berhampur for further medical treatment.

Upon receiving the information, Patapur police reached the spot and started an investi...