Deadly Explosion in Tamil Nadu Firecracker Factory: 23 Workers Killed, Second Blast Injures Rescuers
A tragic explosion at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar has claimed at least 23 lives, with several others critically injured. The situation turned even more alarming when a second blast occurred during rescue operations, injuring 13 emergency responders.
Authorities believe the explosion happened in a section handling highly flammable materials, causing massive destruction. Many of the victims were women workers, highlighting the human cost of industrial safety lapses.
Narendra Modi and M. K. Stalin have expressed grief, while investigations are underway to determine whether safety violations played a role.
This incident raises serious concerns about repeated factory accidents in the region and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.
