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Tamil Nadu: 7 persons die after explosion at firecracker godown in Ariyalur
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Ariyalur: Seven people were killed and many were injured in an explosion at a firecracker godown here on Monday, police said.
A massive fire broke out at around 10.20 pm after the explosion in Vetriyur Viragalur in Ariyalur district, they added.
Ariyalur District Collector J Anne Mary Swarna and District Superintendent of Police (SP) K Feroze Khan Abdullah reached the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident.
As per police, the injured persons were rushed to a local government hospital and are undergoing treatment.
An investigation into the matter is underway and further information is awaited.