Tamil Nadu: 4 dead, 8 injured in explosion at firecracker factory in Sivakasi
Zee News
Nearly three rooms in the factory were reduced to rubble as a result of the blast impact as work was underway to mix chemicals within the premises.
Chennai: Four workers of a firecracker unit near Sivakasi died in an explosion on Saturday (January 1) as work was underway to mix chemicals within the factory premises. The factory is understood to have been performing the customary ritual of starting work on New Year’s Day.
Residents in the vicinity had alerted the Police and Fire and rescue department on having heard an explosion.
Up to eight others were also injured as a result of this explosion, and are undergoing treatment at the Sivakasi government hospital. Nearly three rooms in the factory were reduced to rubble as a result of the blast impact. Police and district officials are conducting a probe to ascertain details about the incident.