New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- At least six workers were killed and several others injured in a blast at a sponge iron factory in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar- Bhatapara district on Thursday, officials said.

The incident occurred at the Real Ispat Sponge Iron Factory located in Bakulahi village in the Bhatapara rural area, a police official said.

After being alerted, police and senior administrative officials rushed to the spot and initiated relief and rescue operations, he said.

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