At least 4 people were killed in an explosion in a mine in West Bengal, India. It is said that many others were injured in this incident.
The accident occurred when the detonator brought to detonate the mine was unloaded from the truck.
On Monday (October 7), Indian English media The Telegram Online reported the news, quoting the police.
According to reports, it exploded at 10:30 am on Monday while the detonator brought for a planned blast in a mine in Birbhum, West Bengal was being unloaded from a truck. 4 people were killed. It is said that many others were injured in this incident, but how many were injured was not mentioned.
However, police said, the accident occurred because the precautions required for carrying detainers were not observed.
However, West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) reported 5 deaths. After the accident, local BJP MLA Anup Saha visited the spot and said that 5 people were killed and 3 injured. Their condition is critical.