Chennai, March 22: At least eight people were killed and 13 others injured in an explosion at a firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram on Wednesday, said police.

The injured have been admitted to the Kancheepuram district hospital. The reason for the explosion is not yet known. Mumbai Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts Reportedly After Gas Cylinder Blast at Kurar Village in Malad (Watch Video).

Police said that 25 persons were working in the unit when the explosion took place Wednesday afternoon. Jharkhand: Three CRPF Jawans Injured in Landmine Blast in Chaibasa District, Airlifted to Ranchi.

Four Units of fire force reached the unit and doused the fire. More information on the explosion are awaited.

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