8 people killed after explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in TN

VIRUDHUNAGAR (Tamil Nadu): In a tragic incident, eight people were killed after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday, an official said.

Jeyaselan, Virudhunagar Collector, informed that the rescue operation is under way. Further details are awaited.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: 8 people died after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district.

(Visuals from the spot) https://t.co/cEiteVVzls pic.twitter.com/BYqls7uthB

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Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu has condoled the loss of lives in the incident. In a post on X, the President wrote, “Saddened to learn about the loss of many lives due to an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured”.(ANI)