Disaster● ElevatedJun 30 · Jun 30, 2026, 9:00 AM

20 injured in firecracker explosion during temple festival in Killai

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Twenty people were injured following a firecracker explosion during a temple festival in Killai. This incident occurred during a celebratory event.

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