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Virudhunagar : A loadman suffered 70% burn injuries after an aluminium powder tin being unloaded from a truck slipped and exploded at a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 4.30pm at Karthika Fireworks unit owned by Murugan in Gangarsevalpatti near Alangulam, according to police sources. Workers were engaged in manufacturing firecrackers required for the Diwali festival across more than 50 rooms.
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Police said aluminium powder tins were being unloaded from a truck when one of the tins accidentally slipped and exploded. The blast subsequently triggered an explosion in a nearby chemical godown, and one of the godowns was flattened. The truck was completely gutted by the fire. Vembakottai police have registered a case. Download the TOI App.
A loadman identified as Pulithurai, 25, of Sivakasi sustained more than 70% burn injuries. He was rushed to the Sivakasi govt hospital for treatment. A team from Vembakottai fire station was engaged in firefighting operations.