One person was killed and three others were injured in an explosion at a steel factory in Kanjikode, in Palakkad district, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 morning.
The mishap happened in the Kairali steel factory at 5 a.m. with a loud explosion, according to local people.
The deceased was identified as Aravindan, 22, son of Pradeesh of Pathanamthitta, an excavator operator in the factory. Charred remains of Aravindan’s body were found trapped in the excavator. Three migrant labourers, who were injured in the explosion, have been admitted to hospital.
