Woman killed, 2 children injured in explosion while crushing potash in Rajasthan

Incident occurred at Didhu village in Jaisalmer

Woman killed, 2 children injured in explosion while crushing potash in Rajasthan

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Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), November 5

A woman was killed and two children were injured following an explosion while crushing potash in a village here, police said on Friday.

Kamla Meghwal (50), died in the incident that occurred late on Thursday at Didhu village, they said.

She sustained critical injuries and was referred to a hospital in Jodhpur but died during treatment, police said.

Potash contains Potassium. PTI

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