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Story summary
- The Vanaja Fireworks factory explosion in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district killed at least 23 people and injured numerous others.
- The blast occurred while workers were handling explosive chemicals, and preliminary reports suggest friction may have triggered the incident.
- A second explosion during rescue operations injured 13 more individuals.
- Authorities are investigating safety violations after reports the factory was operating with too many workers.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed condolences and urged improved safety measures in the fireworks industry, which has a history of such accidents.
