6 killed, dozens injured in massive fireworks unit blast in Kerala

At least six people were killed, and several others were injured following a massive explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathikkodu, Thrissur, in Kerala during preparations for the Thrissur Pooram, an annual Hindu temple festival being held in the city.

A state government official who reached the spot said there were around 40 people who were working in the unit as the organisers had got lunch for the employees.

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The explosion occurred at a fireworks unit used for preparing firecracker samples for the Thiruvambadi faction of the Thrissur Pooram.

A large quantity of explosives was reportedly stored at the site, which caught fire and triggered the blast during ongoing preparation work.