Kochi, Feb 28 (PTI) A man died while seven others, including three children, were injured in an explosion at a firecracker unit near Varapuzha here on Tuesday, police said.

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Police and Fire and Rescue services personnel rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the hospital.

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The incident occurred in the evening, they said adding investigation is on.

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