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One killed, five injured in explosion at Sivakasi firecracker unit

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 6, 2025 8:44:48 PM IST
One worker was killed and five others sustained injuries in an explosion at a private firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetrilaiyurani village under Sivakasi taluk of Virudhunagar district on Sunday morning.

The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. The deceased has been identified as Balagurusamy (50). The injured were immediately taken to a nearby government hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin directed officials to ensure advanced medical treatment is provided to the injured without delay.

https://x.com/CMOTamilnadu/status/1941851918659354814

CM Stalin also announced financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund, Rs 4 lakh to the family of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh each to those seriously injured, and Rs 50,000 each for those who sustained minor injuries. (ANI)

 
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