One killed as Diwali Firecrackers explode at house

A 21-year-old college student died after firecrackers purchased for Diwali exploded at a house in Karungalakkudi near Kottampatti in Madurai district on Wednesday night. Two others, including a woman, sustained serious injuries.
Yogesh, 20, son of Jayabharathi, and his friend Manoj, 21, were studying at a private college near Othakadai. They had purchased firecrackers for Diwali and stored them on the terrace of their house.
The crackers suddenly exploded with a loud blast, causing extensive damage to the house. Yogesh, Manoj and Yogesh’s mother, Yogavani, 45, suffered serious injuries.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel and police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to Melur Government Hospital in 108 ambulances. After first aid, they were transferred to Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital for further treatment. Despite intensive treatment, Manoj died on Thursday morning. Yogesh and Yogavani continue to receive treatment. Melur Tahsildar Vasanth visited the hospital and enquired about the condition of the injured. Melur Deputy Superintendent of Police Sivakumar and Tahsildar Vasanth also inspected the accident site.
Kottampatti police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the explosion.