11 killed in explosion at firecracker factory in TN

February 12, 2021 17:58

At least eleven people have died and 36 injured after an explosion at a private firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar.

The incident happened while some chemicals were being mixed to produce fireworks, police said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the blast.

"Fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover soon. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected," he tweeted.

The PM also announced Rs 2 lakh each for kin of deceased and Rs 50,000 for seriously injured

Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami also announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the families of those who died in the blast and Rs 1 lakh to the severely injured.

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