Java, May 13 -- At least 13 people were killed in an explosion during a disposal of expired military ammunition in West Java Antara News has reported citing the Indonesian Defence Forces.

The blast took place on Monday.

Those who died include four military officers, who were part of the operation to dispose expired ammunition in Sagara village in West Java's Garut district.

As per Antara News, the Chief of Indonesian military's (TNI) Information Office, Major General Kristomei Sianturi, said that their bodies have been evacuated to the Pameungpeuk Regional General Hospital for autopsy and pre-funeral handling.

"We are coordinating with on-site officers to secure and clear the incident site as a precaution against other potential explo...