5 killed, 10 injured in firecracker unit explosion in TN's Madurai

Story by  IANS | Posted by  Tripti Nath | Date 10-11-2022
A view of the fireworks unit where a blast took place in Madurai
A view of the fireworks unit where a blast took place in Madurai

 

Chennai

At least five people were killed while 10 others were grievously injured in a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Thursday, police said.

Three buildings were also partially damaged in the blast that took place at Usalambatti near Madurai, Madurai Superintendent of Police told IANS.
 
The explosion was so severe that the body parts of those who died were found scattered across the factory premises.
 
The deceased were identified as Ammavasai, Gopi, Vallarasu, Viki, and Prema. The unit was owned by Valiyappan.
 
The injured are admitted to the Usalambatti government hospital.