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As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit: Police.
The explosion occurred while workers were assembling firecrackers, leading to building collapse and prompting immediate rescue operations.
- On Sunday, a powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti village, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, killed at least 16 people and injured six others, according to the Fire and Rescue Department.
- Initial reports indicate the blast occurred while 30 workers were assembling chains of "fancy" firecrackers inside the unit owned by Muthu Manickam of Govindanallur, though it remains unclear if the facility had permission to operate on Sunday.
- Emergency teams rushed to the spot as building portions collapsed under the blast's impact, trapping potential victims; rescuers shifted the six injured individuals to the Virudhunagar Government Hospital for immediate treatment.
- Chief Minister Stalin directed Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu to coordinate rescue efforts immediately, while also instructing the District Collector to ensure all necessary assistance for affected families.
- In a social media post, Stalin offered his deepest condolences to the families, stating, "The tragic news of the deaths of several people in the firecracker factory explosion that occurred in Kattanapatti, Virudhunagar district, causes immense sorrow.
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