At least eight workers died on Thursday night in a dynamite blast at a railway crusher site in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, ANI reported, quoting District Collector KB Shivakumar.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. “I wish to express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased,” he tweeted. “The wounded are being treated and I wish them all a speedy recovery. A high-level investigation has been ordered and strict action against the guilty is certain.”
The massive explosion took place near a gravel and boulder crushing facility in Hunasodu village, according to PTI. The victims were reportedly transporting explosives used in mining when the explosion occurred. The vehicle was badly mangled and bodies of the workers were dismembered beyond recognition.
Meanwhile, the police and other officials began inspecting the site of the explosion, ANI reported. Shivamogga member of Parliament BY Raghavendra…