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8 killed, buildings collapse as explosion rips through Tamil Nadu cracker factory

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8 killed, buildings collapse as explosion rips through Tamil Nadu cracker factory

July 29

17:46 2023

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Tamil Nadu,July 29 : Eight people, including three women, were killed and several others sustained injuries after an explosion took place at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri. The impact of the explosion that took place on Saturday morning was so high that a nearby hotel building collapsed and four other buildings were partially damaged, leaving many people trapped.

Police said 12 critically injured people have been admitted to the hospital so far.

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Fire tenders and rescue teams, who rushed to the spot immediately after the incident, have been trying to douse the fire and rescue people trapped inside.

The district collector said a hotel building completely collapsed and three-four nearby houses got damaged partially due to the impact of the explosion.

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Rescue personnel are yet to figure out the total number of people trapped under the rubble.

However, police are yet to find out the cause of the explosion.

CHIEF MINISTER STALIN ANNOUNCES EX GRATIA

Condoling the tragic incident, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced solatium to the kin of the deceased and the injured.

“I am deeply saddened over the news of the death of eight people in an unexpected explosion at a private fireworks factory in Pazhayapettai, Boganapalli village. I have deputed Food Minister R Chakrapani to oversee and expedite the rescue and relief activities,” the Chief Minister said reacting to the tragedy.

He directed the health officials at the Government Medical College Hospital, here, to ensure appropriate medicare for the injured, an official release quoting the Chief Minister said.

“My deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. I have ordered the officials to provide Rs 3 lakh each to the kin of those who died, Rs 1 lakh each to the seriously injured, and Rs 50,000 each to the injured from the Chief Minister Public Relief Fund,” Stalin said.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi said he was deeply saddened by the loss of valuable lives in the mishap. “My prayers and thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing a speedy recovery to those injured,” the Governor said on his Twitter site.

-PTI