Over 100 killed in firework accident at temple

The explosion was caused when the storehouse of the fireworks materials caught fire. Many of the injured died before they could reach a hospital.

At least 102 persons were killed and over 350 injured after a fire broke out at the Paravur Puttingal Devi temple around 3:30 a.m on Sunday. The fireworks ceremony was held as part of the annual festival of the temple, near Kollam.

Over 100 victims are admitted to the district hospital in Kollam. Many of the injured died before they could reach a hospital. Victims were also admitted to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital and at various private hospitals in Kollam.

Tragic accident .. May those who died rest in peace and may the injured recover from their injuries...

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By shuaibh• 10 Apr 2016 09:25

At least they went out with a BANG!!.

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Over 100 killed in firework accident at temple

The explosion was caused when the storehouse of the fireworks materials caught fire. Many of the injured died before they could reach a hospital.

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