Blast at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhanagar injures 7, 1 dead

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An explosion occurred at a firecracker factory in Kovilpulikuthi, Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu when a blast at a chemical mixing unit destroyed several manufacturing units and injured seven people. A woman named Ramalakshmi died in the accident.

The incident took place at Sathyaprabha Firecracker Manufacturer, owned by Mohanraj, where hundreds of workers are employed in chemical mixing, drying, and packaging. The shockwave was reportedly felt kilometers away, with several factory units completely flattened.

Seven people, including six women, sustained injuries. They were rushed to the Virudhunagar Government Hospital, where one woman died from the severity of her injuries. The remaining victims are currently receiving medical treatment.