Bengaluru, Sep 23: Three persons died on the spot and four were injured after rocked a shop where crackers were stored at a transport office in chamarajapet area in the city today afternoon.
The deceased have been identified as Fayaz (50), Manohar (29), and Aslam (45). According to police sources, Fayaz ran a crackers shop, Manohar was a goods vehicle driver and Aslam was running a puncture shop in New Thagaratpet near Nagaratpet.
The incident took place around 11.45 am. Around 10 two-wheelers were also damaged in the incident.

Fire officials who rushed to the spot doused the fire. While crackers were stored without any safety measures, the fire officials are yet to ascertain the reason behind the blast. (UNI)