Explosion in firecracker unit kills six in TN

At least six workers were killed in an explosion which occurred at a firecracker unit in Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister K Palaniswami condoled the death of the workers. Cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained by the officials.

Chennai: An explosion in a firecracker unit in Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of six workers on Wednesday.

The unit was involved in manufacturing fancy fireworks for temple festivals and other functions.

On receiving the information about the explosion, fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire and carry out rescue operations.

Chief Minister K. Palaniswami has condoled the death of the six persons.