TN: 8 people killed after explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi

May 09, 2024

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 9 : In a tragic incident, eight people were killed after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday, an official said.
Jeyaselan, Virudhunagar Collector, informed that the rescue operation is underway.
Further details are awaited.

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