8 killed, buildings collapse as explosion rips through Tamil Nadu cracker factory

Mangalore Today News Network

Chennai, July 29, 2023: Eight people have been killed and several others sustained injuries after an explosion took place at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri.

 

The impact of the explosion that took place on Saturday morning was so high that a nearby hotel building collapsed and four other buildings were partially damaged, leaving many people trapped.

Police said 12 critically injured people have been admitted to the hospital so far.

Fire tenders and rescue teams, who rushed to the spot immediately after the incident, have been trying to douse the fire and rescue people trapped inside.

The district collector said a hotel building completely collapsed and three-four nearby houses got damaged partially due to the impact of the explosion.

Rescue personnel are yet to figure out the total number of people trapped under the rubble.

However, police are yet to find out the cause of the explosion.

Courtesy: India Today