At least nine people were killed and over a dozen others injured in a massive explosion on Thursday at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, reported Xinhua, quoting police.
The blast took place near Sivakasi area of Virudhunagar district, about 540 km southwest of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu.
According to police, the victims were working in the factory when the blast occurred, which also triggered a fire.
"Today an explosion took place at a firecracker factory here killing nine people, including five women, and injuring over a dozen others," a police official said. "The blast occurred in the room where chemicals were kept."
The cause of the blast was not immediately known. However, police suspected the friction during the handling of chemicals might have triggered the explosion.
Accidental explosions are common at Indian firecracker factories and shops as owners usually ignore safety standards.
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
It is heartbreaking to hear about such a tragic incident. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Safety standards must be strictly enforced to prevent such disasters in the future.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the tragic incident at the firecracker factory in India. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and the injured individuals. Safety measures should always be a top priority in such hazardous workplaces to avoid such devastating accidents.
Did the authorities have any prior knowledge of safety issues at the firecracker factory before the tragic incident occurred?
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the tragic incident at the firecracker factory in India. My thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time. Safety regulations must be strictly enforced to prevent such accidents in the future.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about the tragic incident at the firecracker factory in India. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and hoping for a speedy recovery for the injured individuals. Safety measures must be strictly enforced in such hazardous workplaces to prevent future disasters.