Tamil Nadu: Explosion occurs in firecracker factory in Virudhunagar

A sudden explosion took place at a firecracker manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Monday.

The District Collector of Virudhunagar V P Jeyaseelan confirmed the explosion.

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Police officials have rushed to the spot. The reason behind the explosion is yet to be ascertained.Further information is awaited.