Chennai: In a tragic incident, seven women died and several others were injured in a blast at a cracker unit Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu this morning.
The five women including the unit owner died on the spot, while two other succumbed to the injuries in hospital, according to reports.
The firecracker unit was situated in Kurunkudi village in Cuddalore district. The explosion occurred in the morning.
Police and fire tenders rushed to the spot and carried out rescue operations.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami grieved the death of seven women announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to their families, reports added.