Ariyalur, October 9: 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. Tamil Nadu Blast Video: Seven People Die After Explosion in Firecrackers Godown in Ariyalur’s Viragalur; Terrifying Visuals Surface

As per police, the injured persons were rushed to a local government hospital and are undergoing treatment. Tamil Nadu Factory Blast: Two Killed, Eight Injured in Firecracker Explosion in Ariyalur (Watch Video)

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An investigation into the matter is underway and further information is awaited.

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