Mysterious Explosion at Purwakarta Building Material Shop Kills One

An explosion occurred at a building material shop on Jalan Raya Wanayasa, Wanasari Village, Purwakarta, West Java. One person was reported dead. The incident took place on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. local time. The force of the blast caused nearby residents to flee their homes in panic. The tremor was reportedly so strong it was felt up to six kilometres from the scene. Four houses and a mosque near the location were also damaged. Purwakarta Police Chief AKBP I Dewa Putu Gede Anom Danujaya confirmed the incident. However, he stated that a team of experts is still working to determine the source of the explosion. He said one shop employee died as a result of the incident. The victim’s body has been evacuated to Bayu Asih Regional General Hospital in Purwakarta for an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death.