Eight people were injured in an explosion at a sponge iron factory in Kolkata, West Bengal's Bankura district on Saturday evening. Police gave this information.

He told that the explosion took place in an electrical transformer in the factory located in Barjora at around 7.30 pm.

Police said eight people were injured and admitted to hospital.

Locals said at least two people suffered serious burn injuries in the accident, but their condition is stable.