India, Aug. 16 -- A blast occurred in a gunpowder factory in Russia's Ryazan region, killing at least 11 people and injuring at least 130 more.

Russian state officials quoted in an AFP report said on Saturday that the blast took place at a factory in the Ryazan region, around 250 kilometres (155 miles) southeast of Moscow. Independent media reported that it was a gunpowder plant. Emergency crews were on the spot and said they were working around the clock to clear the damage caused by the blast.

"Unfortunately, 11 people were killed," the emergency situations ministry said on social media, publishing photographs of debris and severe damage to a building.

According to the ministry, 130 people were injured in the blast.

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