Tragedy Strikes: Explosion at Firecracker Factory Leaves One Dead
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Keelathayilpatti village resulted in one death and five injuries. The incident, suspected to be caused by chemical friction, has led to the arrest of a factory foreman. Injured workers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Virudhunagar(Tn) | Updated: 06-07-2025 20:10 IST | Created: 06-07-2025 20:10 IST

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An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Keelathayilpatti village claimed the life of a worker and injured five others on Sunday, according to local authorities.
Police suspect that the explosion occurred due to friction between chemicals during the manufacturing process. A foreman from the factory has been detained in connection with the incident.
Emergency services rushed the injured to a nearby hospital, while investigations into the exact cause of the explosion continue.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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