1 dead in explosion at firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar

One person died in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district, an official said on Thursday.

"One person dead in an explosion that took place at a firecr acker manufacturing unit in Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district," Meghanatha Reddy, District Collector said.

Soon after the incident, the fire and rescue services reached the spot.

Further details are awaited.

( With inputs from ANI )

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