Tamil Nadu: An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar on Sunday, leaving several injured.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: An explosion occurred at a firework factory in Virudhunagar earlier today, leaving several injured. More details are awaited.
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The incident comes just days after five people were killed and two others injured in a powerful explosion at the Gokulesh Fireworks Factory in Chinnakkampatti, near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district. The blast occurred during routine manufacturing activity, officials said.
According to local authorities, workers were carrying out regular tasks when a sudden explosion tore through the factory, flattening multiple sections of the premises. Fire and Rescue Services teams from Sivakasi and Sattur rushed to the spot and launched emergency response operations.
Chemical Mishandling Suspected
Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion may have been caused by the mishandling of explosive chemicals, though the exact trigger is yet to be officially confirmed. A case has been registered, and the Virudhunagar district administration is overseeing ongoing rescue and relief efforts.
Sivakasi, often dubbed India’s firecracker capital, has witnessed multiple fatal incidents over the years, drawing attention to lax safety practices and regulatory oversight in its dense cluster of fireworks manufacturing units.
Authorities have assured that a detailed investigation will follow and that accountability will be fixed if negligence is established.
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