Fireworks factory blast:
The death toll in the firecracker factory explosion at Chengamalapatti near Sivakasi has risen to eight.
Crackers factories are operating at Chengamalapatti near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district. Meanwhile, eight people, including women, have tragically lost their lives today in an unexpected explosion in a firecracker factory owned by Saravanan.
What happened?
More than 200 people are working in more than 50 rooms in this cracker factory. In this situation today, while the workers were working as usual, a terrible explosion occurred due to friction. An explosion in one room spread to adjacent rooms. In this, the buildings collapsed and seven rooms were razed to the ground.
10 injured:
Due to this, there was a problem in rescuing the injured in the environment where firecrackers were constantly bursting. Currently, 10 people involved in this horrific accident have been rescued and the fire department and the police are still engaged in rescue operations.
Last week on Monday, workers were killed in an explosion at Kalquari near Virudhunagar, now eight people have lost their lives in a firecracker factory explosion in Virudhunagar.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Condolences:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this tragic accident.
He said in a statement, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news of the death of 8 workers in an explosion in a private firecracker factory in Geezathiruthangal village near Sivakasi.
I have immediately contacted the District Collector of Virudhunagar and instructed them to carry out the rescue operations as soon as possible and to ensure that the injured are given proper treatment.
I convey my deepest condolences and condolences to the families and relatives of the deceased workers. Relief assistance to the victims will be provided with the permission of the Election Commission,” he said.
