Virudhunagar fireworks unit blast toll rises to 25; identity of 22 victims established, says Collector
The Hindu·4h ago·Fear
What Happened
Death toll from Vanaja Fireworks Unit explosion in Virudhunagar rises to 25 after two workers succumbed to severe burns Monday morning. R. Petchiammal and V. Panchavarnam, suffering over 80% burns, died at government hospital. Six others, including a 12-year-old, remain hospitalized. A secondary blast injured a woman police constable. Identity of 22 victims established.
Key Entities
Vanaja Fireworks UnitKattanarpattiVirudhunagarR. PetchiammalV. PanchavarnamVirudhunagar Government Medical College hospital