6 workers killed in blast at chemical factory in western India

The explosion took place in Bharuch district at the Om Organic manufacturing plant early on Monday between 12.30 am and 1 am, local officials said.

The victims were working near a reactor when it suddenly blew off during the solvent distillation process, Bharuch Superintendent of Police Leena Patil said.

No one else was injured in the incident, Patil added. (ILKHA)