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Huge explosion, vibration reported in Karnataka's Shimoga

| Updated: Friday, January 22, 2021, 0:10 [IST]

New Delhi, Jan 21: A loud explosion was reported in Karnataka's Shimoga around 10.15 pm Thursday. According to reports, the blast and vibration in Shimoga was caused by a box of dynamite exploding at the Railway Crusher Plant near Hunasodu of the district. Over 7 workers from Bihar found dead and more casualties feared.

Huge explosion, vibration reported in Karnatakas Shimoga — **Representational Image**

Locals also reported dynamite blast in Abbalagere taluk in Shivamogga. Shivamogga Rural MLA KB Ashok Naik said six bodies have been found.

Eyewitnesses took to Twitter and social media and shared visuals of the moment when the incident happened.

Loud Sound Reported from Karnataka around 10:20 pm . Some claiming it to be IAF Sonic Boom pic.twitter.com/fIi8RIXD9Y
— Megh Updates 🚨 (@MeghUpdates) January 21, 2021