Four killed, five injured in tractor explosion in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district

A tractor carrying a metal container of gelatin sticks exploded in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, killing four people and injuring five others. The blast occurred when an air cylinder mounted near the tractor's tyre malfunctioned during blasting operations. Police said the tractor was being used for industrial blasting work at the time of the incident.

Details about the exact location, timing and identities of the victims remain under investigation. The incident has raised questions about safety protocols in blasting operations in the region.