Firecracker Factory Explosion in Tamil Nadu: Seven Killed

The incident reportedly took place at Kattumannarkoil, with at least three more people wounded.

Six women have been killed and three others injured after an explosion at a firecracker factory in Cuddalore district's Kattumannarkoil. While one of the injured people has been admitted to the local government hospital, two others who are critical have been referred to another medical center.

Speaking to TNM, Cuddalore Superintendent of police M Sree Abhinav says, "Six people have died so far and three others are injured. We are yet to identify the exact cause of the explosion. The radius of the explosion is also not ascertained as of now. We are investigating the matter."