TN: 8 people killed after explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 9 (ANI): In a tragic incident, eight people were killed after an explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Thursday, an official said.

Jeyaselan, Virudhunagar Collector, informed that the rescue operation is underway.

Further details are awaited.