Cuddalore, Mar 5 (PTI) One woman died and five others sustained injuries in an explosion in a cracker factory in the district on Sunday, police said.

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The crackers exploded due to a fire at the factory located at Sivanarpuram in the district, completely gutting it.

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The victim died on the spot, police added. The injured have been admitted to a government hospital. A case has been filed and investigation on.

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