An explosion in a firecracker unit in Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu killed six workers on Wednesday.
The unit was involved in manufacturing fancy fireworks for temple festivals and other functions.On receiving the information about the explosion, fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire and carry out rescue operations.
Chief Minister K. Palaniswami has condoled the death of the six persons.
--IANS
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