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Tamil Nadu News: A major accident occurred due to a massive explosion in a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. So far 17 people have died in this incident, while many people are reported to be injured. The injured were immediately admitted to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.

accident information

This accident happened in a cracker unit located in Kattanarapti area. The explosion was so powerful that four units were hit one after the other. After the explosion, there was panic in the entire area and people started running here and there. Many nearby buildings have also been damaged.

Relief work continues

Relief and rescue work was started immediately after the accident. Fire department, police and other rescue teams have reached the spot and are busy in removing the debris and pulling out the trapped people. The administration has surrounded the entire area and strict security arrangements have been made.

cause of explosion

At present, the cause of the blast has not been known, but in the initial investigation, it is suspected that safety rules were ignored. Officials have ordered an investigation into the matter. The local administration says that the rescue work is going on at a fast pace and the situation is being constantly monitored. There is also a possibility that the death toll will increase.

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CM Stalin expressed grief over the incident

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the incident and directed the District Collector to coordinate all necessary assistance.

He wrote on his social media platform Have contacted and instructed them to coordinate all necessary assistance.”