Five workers killed in blast at fireworks unit near Madurai
The Hindu
Their bodies were ripped apart and found at a distance of 200 metres away
13 injured in accident
A total of 13 persons, including eight men and six women were injured in the accident, according to Tirumangalam Tahsildar, S. Sivaram.
The condition of six of the injured is said to be critical and they have been admitted to the Government Rajaji hospital. Others have been admitted to the Government hospital in Tirumangalam.
The injured have been identified as A. Karuppasamy, 30, K. Angammal, 45, J. Mahalakshmi, 38, A. Jayapandi, 36, M. Patchiyammal, 40, V. Karuppayee, 42, P. Annalakshmi, 32, K. Mayathevan, 45 and J. Pandiammal, 50.
They have suffered bleeding injuries on their faces, head, limbs and hip.
₹ 5 lakh solatium given:
Minister for Registration, P. Moorthi, along with District Collector, S. Aneesh Sekhar, rushed to the spot and consoled the family members of the deceased and the injured.