- By Radha Basnet
- Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:14 PM (IST)
- Source:ANI
Tamil Nadu Firecrackers Explosion: At least nine people were killed after a massive explosion occurred at a firecracker godown in Tiruchirappalli district on Monday, the police said. The incident took place at a private unit in Viragalur village of Tiruchirappalli district. The cause of the fire was being ascertained.
WATCH: Explosion In Firecrackers Godown In Viragalur
#WATCH | Explosion in a firecrackers godown in Viragalur of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu; Police say seven people dead in the incident pic.twitter.com/yvImew3NoV
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2023
In the video shared by the news agency ANI, a massive smoke was seen boiling out of th site. Responding to the incident, Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the death of nine people and announced cash relief for their families. He also added that the injured have been shifted to the nearest hospital in the district.
A massive explosion occurred at a firecracker godown in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district. Visual from the spot. (Image: ANI)
The chief minister asserted that SS Sivasankar and CV Ganesan, two of his cabinet colleagues, had been sent to speed up rescue and relief efforts. He announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia each to the families of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries.
(With Inputs From Agencies)
