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Four children killed in blast

KORBA (MP), MARCH 22. Four children, aged between six and 10, were killed and four injured after a drum of kerosene exploded at Tanakhaar village in Korba district on Monday, a delayed report said today.

A salesman of the kerosene distribution centre, where the explosion took place, has been arrested, the police said.

The police said there were 13 drums containing 1600 litres of kerosene in front of the shop when the explosion occurred

The victims, playing Holi near the shop, were thrown some distance away as a result of the impact of the explosion. - PTI

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