1 killed in explosion at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu; Firefighters on scene

At least one person was killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory near Sattur in Virudhunagar district today, according to fire and rescue officials.

Virudhunagar: At least one person was killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory on Friday. The incident took place near Sattur in Virudhunagar district. Police and fire and rescue teams are on the scene and a rescue operation is underway.

#WATCH | Tamilnadu | One person was killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sattur in Virudhunagar district today: Fire and Rescue Department pic.twitter.com/RemmKOuwku

— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2023

(Note that this is a developing story and further details are awaited.)