Kanchipuram/Tamil Nadu: Nine workers were killed and at least 12 others injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The police gave this information.
Police said that when the workers were carrying out work related to the manufacture and storage of firecrackers, there was an explosion, after which the fire broke out. Nine workers died and 12 others were injured in the fire.
Tamil Nadu | Six dead and several injured in an explosion at a firecracker store in Kuruvimalai village of Kancheepuram district.
Kancheepuram Collector M Aarthi says: “Rescue operation is underway. Point is clear. Police would investigate further on this. Post we would know… pic.twitter.com/NGlL665WqO
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The manufacturing and storage building collapsed due to the explosion. He reported that the cause of the accident is being investigated and violations have been identified. He said the injured are being treated at various hospitals.