Two workers killed in blast at illegal firecracker manufacturing unit near Kovilpatti
An explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit near Kovilpatti resulted in the deaths of two workers. The incident occurred when accidental sparks ignited materials in the unauthorized facility, leading to a collapse. One additional worker sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment at a local hospital.
- ▪Two workers were killed in an explosion at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit.
- ▪The explosion was triggered by accidental sparks during the production of firecrackers.
- ▪Another worker suffered serious burns and is being treated at a government hospital.
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Two workers were killed in an explosion at an an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit near Kovilpatti on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) night.The police said a group of workers were making firecrackers in the unauthorised unit located near a temple, west of Puliyankulam under the Kovilpatti West police station limits on Tuesday night. They said accidental sparks triggered an explosion, and the building the workers were in collapsed fully.Workers E. Malathi, 25, of Pullakavundanpatti in the neighbouring Virudhunagar district, and A. Ayyappan, 30, of Puliyankulam, were killed on the spot. Another worker, S. Soorya Prakash, 25, suffered serious burns.Fire and Rescue Services personnel from Kovilpatti rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies of Malathi and Ayyappan.
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