Woman seriously injured as firecracker rocket hits her head in Jamkandorna market
Woman referred to Junagadh after an unforeseen accident occurred while shopping near Bhadra Naka
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
8 November 2026, 11:40 pm · 1 min read
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A tragic incident occurred in Jamkandorna, Rajkot district, during the Diwali festival. A woman was seriously injured when a firecracker rocket struck a couple who were shopping in the market located near the busy Bhadra Naka in Jamkandorna. Amidst the festive atmosphere where people were celebrating by bursting crackers all around, an uncontrolled rocket suddenly struck the woman directly on her head.
According to reports from Sandesh, the couple had gone to the market to purchase essential items for the Diwali festival. As soon as the rocket hit her head, chaos ensued at the spot, and the woman sustained serious injuries to her head. Following the accident, the injured woman was immediately rushed in a bloodied condition to the local Jamkandorna Government Hospital.
During primary treatment at the hospital, the woman's condition began to deteriorate further. As the injuries are extremely serious, doctors have referred the woman to Junagadh Hospital for further treatment and advanced medical facilities. This unforeseen accident has caused concern amidst the festive atmosphere.
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