Muzaffarnagar: Explosion in scrap shop; 4 killed, 3 injured
An explosion ripped through a scrap shop in Muzaffarnagar today, killing four people, including two passersby, and injuring three, police said. The blast, which took place in the town's Sarvat Road, instantly killed Tazim (50) and Shazad (55), who were handling the scrap. The identity of two other passersby is yet to be ascertained, Superintendent of Police (City) Ombir Singh said. Here's more.
Spot has been sealed, investigation underway: Police
Three more people who got injured were taken to a hospital. The blast took place when some people were breaking scrap in the shop, said Circle Officer Harish Bhadoria. Police personnel and a fire brigade rushed to the spot to begin rescue operations. The spot has been sealed and an investigation is underway to identify the material that caused the explosion, police officials said.
