Explosion at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu kills 3, injures 1

Three individuals tragically lost their lives, and one person sustained injuries in an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sattur in Virudhunagar district on Saturday. The injured individual is currently undergoing treatment at the government hospital, as confirmed by the Virudhunagar District Collector.

Virudhunagar District Collector reported to ANI, stating, "Three people were killed, one injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sattur in Virudhunagar district. The injured are being treated at the government hospital."

Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire and conduct rescue operations to aid those trapped inside. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to ascertain the cause of the explosion and evaluate the adherence to safety protocols at the factory.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of enforcing stringent safety measures in firecracker manufacturing facilities to avert such tragedies in the future.