Tamil Nadu: Uttar Pradesh worker dies as tanker lorry explodes in Coimbatore

A tanker lorry exploded in the Malumichampatti village of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore killing one worker from Uttar Pradesh.

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu): At least one person was killed while another sustained injuries after a tanker lorry exploded in the Malumichampatti village of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, police said on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Vakkil, a native of Uttar Pradesh. The injured, identified as Ravi, was admitted to a hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment.

The tanker lorry was used to transport chemicals. The explosion took place while the workers were carrying out the welding work on the tanker. The Malumichampatti police are investigating the matter. Further details are awaited. (ANI)