TAMIL NADU: EXPLOSION AT FIREWORKS FACTORY IN VIRUDHUNAGAR KILLS 1, INJURES SEVERAL A powerful explosion occurred on Sunday at Hindustan Fireworks Factory in Keelathayanpatti near Sattur, damaging over 16 rooms and injuring several workers. Two seriously injured workers were taken to Sivakasi Government Hospital. Rescue teams from Sattur and Vembakottai are at the site. A severed leg was found, raising fears of more victims. Authorities are verifying if official work was ongoing, as the blast ha

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41K views · 1.3K reactions | At least eight people were killed following an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, local media reported. According to reports several others were injured when fire broke out at the factory in Kumardubi village in the East Singhbhum district on Sunday. Amateur video obtained by the Associated Press showed local residents fleeing the scene in the immediate aftermath of the incident. | Voice of America | Facebook