BHOPAL: Thirteen people, including three women, were killed and four injured after massive kerosene explosion in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday evening.Villagers claim death toll is 18. The incident took place at Bargi village - 82 km from the district headquarters and 300 km from the state capital. "Compensation of Rs 4 lakh has been announced for family members of the deceased," Jain said. "There was around 100 litres of kerosene inside the drum at that time which was half of its capacity. He said 13 people died in the mishap while villagers say at least five more were charred.

Source: Times of India April 21, 2017 13:23 UTC