Worker critically injured in fire accident at fireworks unit near Srivilliputtur

A worker, Karuppasamy, 55, sustained 96% burns successful an occurrence mishap that was reported astatine APR Fireworks astatine Achchamthavizhthan adjacent Srivilliputtur connected Friday.

The injured has been admitted to the Government Hospital astatine Sivakasi.

The constabulary said that an accidental autumn of an robust value portion weighing chemic led to the fire. The unfortunate was engulfed by a immense shot of occurrence caused by remnant chemicals successful the room.

Vanniyampatti constabulary are investigating.