3 dead in blast at Tiruchi explosives unit

Three persons died in blast at private explosive manufacturing unit at Murugampatti near Uppiliapuram in Tiruchi district.

Police say the casualty figures could be more as rescue operations are underway.

The blast took place at around 7.30 am in the sprawling licensed unit which has been running for 15 years. The unit is about 90 kilometres from Tiruchi