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Explosion at firecracker factory near Sivakasi; one dead

One male worker lost his life, while another person is feared to be trapped inside the factory.

Online Desk

CHENNAI: An explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing factory near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Wednesday.

As per a Thanthi TV report, one male worker lost his life, while another person is feared to be trapped inside the factory.

Further details awaited.

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