So far 10 people have died in the firecracker factory accident in Sivakasi Chengalambatti village.
An explosion occurred at Sudarsan Fire Works firecracker factory in Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar district yesterday at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. In this accident, 7 out of 20 rooms completely exploded and leveled the ground.
So far, 10 people including 7 women and 3 men, including 3 women belonging to the same family, have tragically lost their lives in this horrific accident. Many were injured. The injured are undergoing treatment at Sivakasi Government Hospital.
District SP Interview:
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident. Virudhunagar district SP Peroz Khan, who personally investigated the explosion, told reporters yesterday that the reason for such accidents was the hiring of workers without proper training.
Cause of accident:
Also, in a cracker factory, there should be only 2 people in a production room. There should not be people beyond that. A supervisor called foreman must be present in the plant. He should supervise the works. Training on recovery should be provided at regular intervals. Violation of these rules leads to accidents.
The above norms are generally violated during festivals, when demand is high. He said that then the plant management hires untrained workers. SP Peroz Khan also said that a case will be filed against the person in whose name the firecracker factory license is in this incident, and if there is no supervisor at the place, a case will also be filed against him.
The Chengalambatti Sudarsan Fireworks firecracker factory where the accident occurred is in the name of Saravanan (55 years old) from Thirutangal area.
2 arrested:
So far, the Sivakasi East police have arrested the contractor Muthu Krishnan and the war man (supervisor) Suresh in connection with this explosion today (May 10) morning. Also, the police are looking for the plant owner Saravanan and the plant manager involved in this case.
CM Condolences:
Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has recorded his grief over the firecracker factory explosion. I am deeply saddened to hear the sad news that 8 workers including 5 women and 3 men (according to preliminary information) died in an unexpected explosion today (May 9) in a privately-owned firecracker factory operating in Keezathirutangal village, Sivakasi circle, Virudhunagar district.
After receiving the information about this accident, I have immediately contacted the District Collector and instructed him to carry out the rescue operations as soon as possible and also ordered to ensure that all the necessary life-saving treatment is provided to the more than 10 injured persons.
I offer my deepest condolences and condolences to the families and relatives of those who lost their lives in this accident. He had posted that government relief assistance needed by the victims would be provided after obtaining the approval of the Election Commission.
