Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], Five people were killed and five others injured at an explosives manufacturing factory in Dhamna, Maharashtra's Nagpur, officials said on Thursday.

Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said, "At least 5 people have died and 5 have been injured in the blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Dhamna. The team is about to reach the spot."

Meanwhile, former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh are also present at the incident site.

NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh said that the manager and owner of the unit are absconding.

"The blast incident took place at an explosives unit near Dhamna village. The incident took place in the afternoon. The manager and owner of the unit are absconding. The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment... A team from the explosives department is here and further investigation It's going on."

More information is awaited.