9 workers killed in blaze at firecracker unit in Kancheepuram

Nine workers were killed in an explosion at a firecracker unit near here on Wednesday and at least 12 others suffered injuries, police said.When workers were engaged in processes related to manufacturing and storage of the firecrackers, there was an explosion, which started a fire.

Nine workers were killed in an explosion at a firecracker unit near here on Wednesday and at least 12 others suffered injuries, police said.

When workers were engaged in processes related to manufacturing and storage of the firecrackers, there was an explosion, which started a fire. Nine workers died and 12 others were injured in the blaze. The building that housed the manufacturing-cum-storage facility collapsed in the impact of the explosion. The cause of the accident is being investigated and violations have been identified, police said. The injured are being treated in various hospitals, they added.