New Delhi: At least eight people have lost their lives and over 40 others sustained injuries after a major explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Mundathikode near Thrissur in Kerala. The incident took place around 3:35 pm.
#WATCH | Keralam: A fire broke out at a fireworks storage facility in Mundathikode, Thrissur district.
“5 people in critical care, 2 in ward, 17 minor injuries,” says Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) pic.twitter.com/K7L2rgiukI
— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2026
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