“8 people have been killed in the explosion at a firecracker factory in the Virudhnagar district. 10 people have been injured in the incident. The reason for the explosion is yet to be ascertained,” news agency ANI quoted. However, PTI quoted that ten people including four women were killed in the explosion. 

After the explosion, visuals showed the damage to the entire infrastructure and how the blast brought down the entire firecracker industrial unit.

According to initial details, the mishap occurred around 12.30 pm on Saturday in the chemical mixing room of the firecracker-making unit in the village.

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Meanwhile, Virudhunagar District Collector Jeyaseelan, while speaking to reporters said, “The accident took place around noon today. Nine people have died and three are in critical condition. The injured have been admitted to Sivakasi Hospital. The license of this plant has been duly obtained and is in effect… A detailed inquiry headed by the District Revenue Officer has also been ordered. Already, 4 teams have been formed to prevent accidents from occurring, including the police, fire department, labour welfare department, and revenue department. They are also conducting continuous research.”