The explosion occurred when some chemicals were being mixed to produce fireworks at the unit in Acchankulam village, they said, adding the injured had been hospitalised. (Photo | EPS) 
India

Major blast at firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu: 13 dead, 20+ injured

Of the 13, nine bodies were recovered in a charred condition from the spot and two people died at the Sattur Government Hospital

From our online archive

Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Yemen after projectile strike; all 14 crew, including 13 Indians, rescued

'Won't be afraid of false cases': Udhayanidhi rejects 'double-meaning' charge, calls TVK Govt 'circus camp'

Kanwar Yatra, its faith, history and scale

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet mid-air, 17 injured

NEET may go online as Centre awaits Nilekani panel recommendations: SC told

SCROLL FOR NEXT