2 migrant labourers have died in the Ernakulam explosion (Photos: ANI)Two migrant labourers died after an explosion at a quarry in Malayattoor area of Ernakulam district, Kerala on Monday morning.

The explosion took place at around 3 am when both the migrant labourers were sleeping.The migrant labourers have been identified as Periyanna (38) and Naga (34).According to the police, the deceased migrant labourers were employed at a quarry in Malayattoor, Ernakulam.Since they had recently returned from their home state, they were under quarantine in a building where the quarrying explosives were stored.At around 3 am on Monday morning, an explosion took place, destroying the building completely.

Both of them died on the spot.No further damage has been reported as the building was far from the residential area.The local police have registered a case and a probe is underway.