Tragedy struck in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district as an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit claimed the life of one individual and injured five others. The blast took place in Vetrilaiyurani village, Sivakasi taluk, at approximately 8:45 a.m. The deceased was identified as 50-year-old Balagurusamy. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has announced financial assistance for the victims.
Simultaneously, in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, a car accident near Rohtang Pass led to the deaths of four individuals and severe injuries to another. The accident occurred near Rahni Nala.