New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- A fire broke out after a massive blast at a textile processing unit in Surat district of Gujarat on Monday, killing two workers and injuring 20 others.

The incident took place at Santosh Textile Mill in Jolva village in the afternoon after a chemical drum exploded, Sub Divisional Magistrate VK Pipaliya told reporters at the site. "The explosion led to a blaze, resulting in the death of two workers on the spot and leaving 20 others injured. They are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Surat," Pipaliya said.

Among the injured, the condition of two workers is said to be critical.

Pipaliya further said the cause of the blast cannot be identified immediately.

"Of the 20 workers who were admitted to hospita...