7 people killed in explosion at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu\'s Cuddalore; many injured

7 people killed in explosion at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore; many injured

Explosion at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore: Many are reported injured. The factor owner also died in the factory explosion. The incident happened at Kurungudi village in Kattumannarkoil

At least seven people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factors in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district on Friday, September 4 (ANI Photo)

At least seven people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district on Friday, September 4. Many are reported injured. The factory owner also died in the explosion. The incident happened at Kurungudi village in Kattumannarkoil. The police said the blast completely damaged the building.


Three fire engines arrived on the spot and the injured have been admitted to Cuddalore Government Hospital. Police are probing the cause of the blast. The Cuddalore District police chief said the firecracker factory was operating with proper licences.
Visuals show shocked people crying near the debris of a concrete structure that collapsed in the explosion. Bodies can be seen lying around and a crowd has also gathered at the incident site. The industrial accident has happened at a time when the state government has allowed factories and industries to resume work with 100 per cent workforce amid the COVID-19 crisis.