Six men killed in deadly explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu


Representational Image. - Photo: Getty Images

CHENNAI, (India): Six people were killed in a deadly explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Ammayanaickenpatti village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, about 520 km south of Chennai, on Saturday (Jan 4) morning.

The tragedy occurred at around 9.30am when the deceased were said to be weighing and mixing chemicals at the factory, sources said.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Fun-filled school holiday activities at Brunei national library
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
Jail, caning for Indian national who raped 12-year-old girl, tried to obstruct trial with hunger strike
US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries; troubled Myanmar among countries included in list
Chinese schools offer ‘embodied intelligence’ courses to aid robotics industry
Thai national arrested in Japan for massive solar farm copper theft
Yangon Region has largest amount of Covid loans, borrowers told to repay by March 2026
Oil prices hold steady due to stalled Ukraine peace talks and supply outlook
Indonesia's Sabar-Moh aim to spoil the party for M'sia led by Aaron-Soh
MRT passengers in Singapore say info on minor delays will reach them too late with new ‘localised’ alerts

Others Also Read