Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Feb 5 (PTI) A 50-year-old woman was killed and six injured in an explosion in a private fireworks factory here on Wednesday, officials said.

Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the death of the woman and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to her family.

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The incident happened at Chinnavadi village and the victim was killed on the spot.

In a statement in Chennai, Stalin said he has directed special medical treatment to the injured, who have been admitted to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College.

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He also announced a relief of Rs two lakh to those who had suffered serious injuries and Rs 50,000 to those with simple injuries, from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund.

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