Jaisalmer (Raj), Nov 5 (PTI) A woman was killed and two children were injured following an explosion while crushing potash in a village here, police said on Friday.

Kamla Meghwal (50), died in the incident that occurred late on Thursday at Didhu village, they said.

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She sustained critical injuries and was referred to a hospital in Jodhpur but died during treatment, police said.

The relationship between Meghwal and the two children is not known.

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Potash contains Potassium.

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