At least eight people were killed in an explosion that occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar.
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The police said the explosion that occurred in the firecracker manufacturing godown left many injured.
Police and fire service personnel rushed the injured to the government hospital in Sivakasi.
The condition of one person among the injured is very critical, a senior police official said and added that the cause of the fire was being ascertained.
About 10 workers were employed at the private firecracker manufacturing unit at Sengamalapatti near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district when the blast occurred in the afternoon, he said.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the loss of lives in Tamil Nadu’s firecracker factory after the terrible explosion.
Saddened to learn about the loss of many lives due to an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured.— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 9, 2024
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