Six killed in explosion in fireworks factory in TN
Team Udayavani, Feb 12, 2021, 5:35 PM IST
Virudhunagar: At least six workers of a private fireworks factory near Sattur in the district here were killed in an explosion at the unit on Friday, police said.
The incident happened while some chemicals were being mixed to produce fireworks, police said.
Ten fire fighting units from various locations have been rushed to the spot to douse the fire in the factory at Acchankulam village.
Initial reports quoting fire service personnel said about 10 people were injured in the explosion.
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