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At least 19 dead in Virudhunagar firecracker factory blast, more than 30 injured
Local officials have been unable to confirm the exact number of casualties or their identities, but have said that at least 11 of the deceased are women.
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A view of the working sheds seen damaged following the blast that was triggered at a cracker unit at Achankulam village near Sattur in Virudhunagar district. (Photo | EPS)
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VIRUDHUNAGAR: At least 19 people, including a pregnant woman and a college student, were killed and more than 30 injured in a fire accident triggered by an explosion at a firecracker factory at Achankulam village in Virudhunagar district on Friday.