The cracker factory explosion happened in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, due to the intensity of the blast a hotel nearby collapsed and four other buildings got damaged.
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9 people died and 12 were critically injured in the blast of a cracker factory in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Roughly 4 buildings collapsed and several people got injured.
The rash explosion came up in the firecracker manufacturing factory in Pazhayapettai in the district of Krishnagiri resulting in damages to nearby houses and shops.
In Krishnagiri, the explosion of a fire factory took place on 29th July (Saturday) where a hotel building collapsed and four additional buildings were also damaged. 9 people died and many were trapped, and several got injured. Likewise, 9 people including 2 women were admitted to Krishnagiri Government hospital
“Deeply saddened to know about the tragic fire accident in a crackers factory in Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu). I extend my sincerest condolences to the family members of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured” tweeted Amit Shah.
Governor RN Ravi shared his condolence message and tweeted “Deeply saddened by the loss of valuable lives in the mishap at the firecracker godown in Boganapalli, Krishnagiri District. My prayers and thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing a speedy recovery to those injured”.
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi through Twitter announced that Rs 2 Lakh from PMNRF would be given to the victims and Rs 50,000 to the injured ones.
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin announced Rs.3 Lakh will be given as compensation to the dead victims, Rs.1 Lakh Compensation amount will be given to the extremely injured people and Rs.50,000 will be given to wounded people.
