Death toll in firework accident at church festival rises to two
The death toll from a firework accident at a church festival in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, has risen to two. The incident occurred when a spark ignited a pile of firecrackers, injuring at least 15 people.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing safety risks associated with firework usage during public religious festivals in India.
The death toll in the firework accident at a church festival in Dindigul district rose to two on Thursday.
At least 15 people were injured in the festival of St. Antony and Madalai Mary Church in Vakkampatti in Athoor taluk in Dindigul district. Firecrackers were being burst to welcome the chariot. Unexpectedly, a spark fell on a pile of firecrackers stacked nearby. The firecrackers exploded all at once, spreading fire over the public gathered there.
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