Tamil Nadu: At least three people were injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing factory in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday.
All the deceased have been admitted to Sivakasi Government Hospital for treatment.
A few days ago, at least nine people were killed after a Tenkasi-bound tourist bus fell into a gorge while taking a sharp turn near Coonoor in the Nilgiris district. The accident took place on September 30.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over the incident and also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the victims.
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