Khallikote, Nov 12: Two people were injured after a powerful explosion rocked a house in Khallikote town of Odisha’s Ganjam district, causing significant damage to the building.

The incident took place at a house in Aravindanagar Lane-2.

The impact of the blast was so intense that an iron grill was blown away, while large cracks appeared in the walls of the house.

The injured were initially rushed to a nearby hospital and later shifted to Berhampur for further treatment.

The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. Police suspect that explosive materials stored inside the house may have triggered the blast.

Khallikote police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident.

Further details are awaited.