CHENNAI: At least seven people sustained less than 10% burns, while others sustained between 30-60% burn injuries. Police are trying to identify three of the deceased, including a woman who was seated outside arranging crackers when the blast occurred.
The injured are being treated at Kancheepuram Government Hospital, Chengalpattu Government Hospital, Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital and Christian Medical College in Vellore. Kancheepuram Collector M Aarthi and SP M Sudhakar visited the spot. Sudhakar said an investigation is underway to identify the cause for the explosion.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his condolences and announced a solatium of Rs 3 lakh. He also announced a relief of Rs 1 lakh to the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his condolences to the bereaved and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to each of the injured.
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