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

In a tragic incident, 8 people have been killed after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district, an official said.

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 underway.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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