Eight Dead and 12 Injured in Firecracker Shop Blasts in Tamil Nadu
KRISHNAGIRI: Eight people, including three women, died and 12 others sustained injuries in blasts in the godown of a firecracker shop in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri town on Saturday.
Victims Identified
Seven of the eight deceased have been identified as cracker shop owner Ravi, his wife Jayashree, their daughter Rithika, their son Rithish, a hotel shop owner named Rajeswari and their neighbors Ibarahim and Imran.
Accident Details
The accident happened at Palayapettai area in the town. Around 9.45 am, the crackers kept in the godown started to blast one by one. “Fire spread to the cracker shop and other shops, including a hotel, and nearby houses,” said Krishnagiri district collector K M Sarayu. She said a shop and three houses collapsed, and people were trapped under the debris.
Rescue Operations
The Krishnagiri town police and fire and rescue services personnel rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations. The injured, including two critically injured, were admitted to Government Hospital in Krishnagiri town.
Investigation
A case was registered to investigate the cause of the blasts and determine if any negligence or illegal activities were involved.
- Eight people, including three women, died in blasts at a firecracker shop in Krishnagiri town, Tamil Nadu.
- Seven of the deceased have been identified as the shop owner, his wife, their daughter, their son, a hotel shop owner, and two neighbors.
- The accident occurred when the crackers stored in the godown started to blast, causing fire to spread to nearby shops and houses.
- Rescue operations were carried out by the police and fire and rescue services personnel.
- The injured, including two critically injured, were admitted to a local hospital.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blasts and any potential negligence or illegal activities.
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