9 killed, several injured in explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu

Mangalore Today News Network

Virudhunagar, Feb 17, 2024: At least nine people died, and several others were injured on Saturday in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district.

According to locals, the magnitude of the blast was so high that four buildings, in addition to the firecracker factory, were destroyed.

 

The factory was owned by a person named Vijay and was located in the Vembakottai area of the city. After the incident, police and a team from the fire department rushed to the spot and admitted the injured to a local hospital where they are getting medical treatment.

According to the police, seven people died on the spot while two succumbed to their injuries while being on their way to the hospital.

The preliminary investigation suggested that the accident occurred in the chemical mixing room of the factory, police added.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

Earlier last year, eight people, including three women, were killed, and several others sustained injuries after an explosion took place at a firecracker factory in the state’s Krishnagiri.

Courtesy: India Today