Tamil Nadu: 23 killed, six injured in blast at fireworks factory

At least 23 workers were killed and six others injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar on Sunday, reported The Hindu.

Searches were being held at the spot amid concerns that additional workers could be trapped as parts of the building collapsed due to the blast, reported The Indian Express.

The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear. It was also not clear if the fireworks unit had obtained permission to work on Sunday, which is usually a holiday, according to The Hindu.

In a social media post, Chief Minister MK Stalin extended condolences to the families of those who died.

“I have requested the esteemed Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu to rush to the scene immediately to expedite and monitor the rescue operations and to offer solace to the affected families,” wrote Stalin.
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