During Diwali celebrations, a total of 1,116 individuals sought medical treatment for firecracker injuries in Tamil Nadu.
CHENNAI: A total of 1,116 people received medical treatment for firecracker-related injuries across Tamil Nadu during Diwali oil celebrations on Sunday, while the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services control room received 160 emergency calls, including 104 concerning fires caused by firecrackers. The remaining 56 calls were related to other fire incidents, according to the department. Of the 1,116 people injured, 985 received treatment and returned home. They included 597 men, 98 women and 290 children. The remaining 131 people, comprising 103 men, nine women and 19 children, continued to receive treatment in hospitals, the fire department said.
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