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Indian firecracker factory blast leaves 8 dead, many injured
(Xinhua) 10:38, July 30, 2023
NEW DELHI, July 29 (Xinhua) -- At least eight people died and several others were injured in an explosion in a firecracker plant in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, confirmed a local government official over the phone.
The blast, which took place in the state's Krishnagiri district, caused the collapse of a nearby hotel and damaged four buildings.
Rescue teams rushed to the accident site immediately to extinguish the fire and rescue those trapped under the debris.
(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Hongyu)
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