Tamil Nadu: 8 people killed after explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi

Virudhunagar: In a tragic incident, eight people were killed after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday, an official said.

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Jeyaselan, Virudhunagar Collector, informed that the rescue operation is underway.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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