Kochi, Sep 21 (PTI) Two workers were killed in a blast that occurred at a building adjacent to a quarry in Malayattoor near Kalady in the wee hours of Monday, police said.

The incident occurred when explosives kept at the building for quarrying activities allegedly went off at 3 am, police said.

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Two migrant workers, who were staying in the building, died in the blast.

Their bodies have been recovered and shifted to a hospital at Angamaly, they said.

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The reason for the blast is not known, police said adding an investigation has been launched into the incident.PTI TGB SS

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