A bike-borne man, who was reportedly carrying an 'onion bomb' for Diwali, was killed after the firecrackers accidentally exploded near a temple in the Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh.
According to a report by India TV, the accident occurred as the bike hit a pothole, causing it to fall and get caught in a dangerous flame. Moreover, six others have sustained injuries in the accident.
The deceased has been identified as Sudhakar. The injured, meanwhile, are undergoing a treatment at a hospital.
CCTV footage captures incident
The CCTV footage, which has now gone viral, showed the deceased and a man riding the pillion along a narrow road before the explosion engulfs the bike. Suddenly, the explosion sent a huge cloud of smoke, causing panic among the people nearby.
The police have launched an investigation into the matter. More details are awaited.
What is an onion bomb?
An onion bomb is a powerful cracker, which is available in the shape of an onion. It floods the market during Diwali due to its ability to produce high-decibel bang along with a flash, equal to that of an IED or a small dynamite.
However, many have issued an warning against the firecracker, as its devastating explosion is a threat to lives.
