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Two people were killed and six received injuries in an explosion on August 19 at a sugar refinery near Kakinada City, India, local news organizations reported.
An initial investigation points to a short circuit in a conveyor used in the facility’s packing area as the cause of the blast and a fire, coverage by India Todaysaid. First responders transported the injured persons to area hospitals for treatment.
One person died on scene and another passed away in a hospital, according to NDTV.
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