A tragic incident occurred at a fireworks unit in Guhanparai, Virudhunagar, where a worker lost his life and another was injured due to an explosion. The blast happened around 9:30 am while workers were unloading chemicals. The deceased, 27-year-old G Govindaraj, died at the scene, while 19-year-old P Gurumoorthy was hospitalized. The chemical storage room collapsed, and fire services were called to control the blaze. Authorities have since arrested the foreman and opened a case against the unit’s owner. In response, Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed condolences and announced compensation for the victims’ families, highlighting the need for safety in such workplaces.
In a tragic event in Virudhunagar, a worker lost his life and another was injured in a blast at a fireworks unit on Thursday. The incident occurred at a licensed unit owned by Balamurugan in Guhanparai, during the unloading of chemicals. Around 9:30 AM, friction caused an explosion, claiming the life of 27-year-old Govindaraj from Appaianaickenpatti. The other worker, P Gurumoorthy, 19, from Thiruthangal, sustained injuries and has been admitted to the Sivakasi government hospital for treatment.
The blast caused significant damage, collapsing the chemical storage room and destroying the vehicle involved. Fire and rescue teams quickly worked to extinguish the fire and recover Govindaraj’s body from the rubble, which was later sent for a postmortem.
Authorities have initiated an investigation, leading to the arrest of the foreman, Kapilraj, alongside Balamurugan, who owns the unit. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed his condolences, instructed proper medical treatment for the injured, and announced compensation of 3 lakh for Govindaraj’s family and 2 lakh for Gurumoorthy’s medical expenses.
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What happened in Virudhunagar?
There was a tragic explosion at a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar that resulted in one death and left another person injured.
How did the explosion occur?
The exact cause of the explosion is not clear yet, but it is believed to be related to unsafe handling of fireworks in the unit.
Who was affected by the incident?
One person lost their life in the explosion, and another person was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Is the area safe now?
Emergency services have responded, and authorities are investigating the incident to ensure safety in the area going forward.
What actions are being taken after the explosion?
Authorities are looking into the incident, and they may review safety regulations for fireworks units to prevent such accidents in the future.
