Toyota, Mar 06 (V7N) – An explosion at an auto parts factory in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, has left one person dead and two others injured, according to local media reports.

The accident occurred on Thursday (March 6) at the Chuo Spring Company factory. According to Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting and Nagoya Broadcasting Network Works, an emergency call reported that "a dust collector had exploded" and that "the roof had blown off."

Following the explosion, a fire broke out, but firefighters were able to bring it under control. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the incident.

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