Seven workers injured in fireworks unit blast near Virudhunagar
VIRUDHUNAGAR: Seven workers sustained injuries in a blast in a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday afternoon.
On Wednesday, nearly 60 workers were involved in manufacturing crackers in working sheds in the unit. Around 1.30pm, during the lunch break, a blast was triggered in a working shed. Seven workers sustained injuries. They were rushed to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. Nearly five working sheds collapsed.
On being alerted, fire and rescue services personnel rushed to the spot.
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On Wednesday, nearly 60 workers were involved in manufacturing crackers in working sheds in the unit. Around 1.30pm, during the lunch break, a blast was triggered in a working shed. Seven workers sustained injuries. They were rushed to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. Nearly five working sheds collapsed.
On being alerted, fire and rescue services personnel rushed to the spot.
Check out the latest news about Delhi Elections 2025, including key constituencies such as New Delhi, Kalkaji, Jangpura, Patparganj and Rohini, Chandni Chowk, Rajinder Nagar, Greater Kailash, Okhla, Dwarka.
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