Dynamite News Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, several injured in firecracker unit blast in Krishnagiri
The blaze spread to nearby shops and houses. Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations. Read further on Dynamite News:
Krishnagiri: Eight people were found dead and several sustained injuries in an explosion in the godown of a firecracker factory in Krishnagiri district on Saturday.
Krishnagiri Superintendant of Police Saroj Kumar Thakore said that blast took place inside the firecracker factory owned by one Ravi in the Pazhayapettai area.
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The blaze spread to nearby shops and houses. Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations.
“As many as seven people have been declared dead and the few others injured have been taken to a nearby Government hospital for treatment," said Thakore.
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Thakore later said that one more person had died in the mishap. The injured and rescued persons were sent to Krishnagiri Government Medical College Hospital for treatment.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)