Kerala: 2 dead as blast occurs in quarry in Ernakulam

Visuals from the scene of the incident in Ernakulam, Kerala on Monday. Photo/ANI
Visuals from the scene of the incident in Ernakulam, Kerala on Monday. Photo/ANI

Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], September 21 (ANI): Two migrant labourers lost their lives in a blast which took place in a quarry at Malayattoor in Ernakulam district on Monday.
According to Kalady police, the blast took place in a building where explosives were stored for the purpose of blasting rocks.
The incident took place at around 3:30 am today morning.
The deceased have been identified as Periyannan, a native of Tamil Nadu, and D Naga, who hailed from Karnataka.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)