Tamil Nadu Firecracker Factory Blast: A massive explosion took place in a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, in which 16 people have died so far, while many people are feared buried under the debris. After the accident, police and fire department teams reached the spot and started the rescue operation.
A big explosion occurred in a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. According to media reports, about 16 people have died in this accident, whose bodies have been recovered. Many people are still buried under the debris. It is being told that the death toll may increase further. Many have also been seriously injured and have been taken to hospital.
Factory destroyed by fire and explosion, rescue operation underway
After the explosion in the firecracker factory, a large number of police forces and fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and rescue operation has been started. At present people are being pulled out from the debris. The police have banned anyone from visiting the incident site. At present it is not known what caused the explosion in the factory.
Tamil Nadu accident: Virudhunagar rocked by blast
The videos and photos that have surfaced of the explosion in the Virudhunagar firecracker factory are very horrifying, by looking at them it can be estimated how terrible the explosion will be. The entire factory has been burnt to ashes. District Collector and SP are present on the spot. The people who died in the incident are being identified.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin expressed grief
Let us tell you that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed grief over this terrible accident. He posted on X and wrote – There is sad news of many people losing their lives in this accident. I and my government express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. CM said that I have instructed my ministers and officers to immediately go to the spot. Apart from this, after talking to the District Collector, instructions have also been given to provide all necessary assistance and proper treatment.
Watch the 22 second video of the explosion
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