Seven injured in Cuddalore firecracker shop explosion

At least seven people sustained injuries following an explosion and fire at a firecracker shop in the Panruti taluk of Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district.

Local fire and rescue services, police, and revenue officials responded to the scene to bring the situation under control. The injured individuals were initially taken to Panruti Government Hospital for first aid.

Cuddalore District Collector Cibi Aditya Senthilkumar reported that two victims are in critical condition with burn injuries covering more than 80 per cent of their bodies. These individuals are being transferred to the Kilpauk Burns Unit in Chennai for specialized medical care. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.