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Four killed in firework explosions in south India

NEW DELHI, Sept 8, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – At least four people died and
another four injured in two explosions at fireworks manufacturing units in
India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu on Saturday.

According to media reports, the blasts took place in the state’s
Virudhnagar and Salem districts. The injured have been admitted in a local
hospital.

The workers were reportedly mixing chemicals required for manufacturing
fireworks when the explosions suddenly took place.

BSS/XINHUA/FI/ 1852 hrs