US EditionTwo Women Among 3 Killed in Sivakasi Fireworks Unit Blast
NARAYANAPURAM VILLAGE NEAR SIVAKASI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, JUL 21 – Three workers died and three were injured in a firecracker factory explosion triggered by chemical friction, marking the third such incident in southern Tamil Nadu this month.
- A blast occurred around 3:50 PM on Monday at the Shri Mariamman Fireworks and Amorces facility in Naranapuram, Sivakasi district, resulting in the deaths of three workers and injuries to three others.
- The explosion took place while workers were producing crackers and is believed to have resulted from the friction between chemicals involved in the process.
- The victims were confirmed as T. Karthik, aged 25; S. Sangeetha, aged 42; and G. Lakshmi, aged 45, all residents of Muthuramalingapuram Colony. Additionally, the explosion completely destroyed four work sheds.
- Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed sorrow, announced ₹4 lakh to families of the deceased, ₹1 lakh for seriously injured, ₹50,000 for minor injuries, and police registered a case and suspended the factory licence.
- The incident has raised renewed apprehensions about the enforcement of safety measures and regulatory monitoring in Sivakasi, an area that has experienced several comparable accidents this month, while investigations continue to identify the precise cause.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The incident occurred on Monday at around 3.50 pm in a privately owned firecracker factory located in Narayanapuram village in Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar. India News | Tamil Nadu: 3 Killed in Explosion at Fireworks Unit in Sivakasi; CM Stalin Expresses Condolences.
Three workers killed in explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi region
As per information, fire and emergency services rushed to the spot and launched efforts to control the situation and search for any possible survivors. Officials have confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the explosion.
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