Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 21 (ANI): The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 50 lakh to the Thrissur District Collector to manage the emergency following the fire accident at a fireworks storage unit in the Mundathikode area on Tuesday.
A total of 13 people have been confirmed dead, while five others remain in critical condition. The incident occurred at a fireworks storage facility in the Mundathikode area of Thrissur district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragedy and announced ex gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
According to the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, five people are in critical care, two are admitted to hospital wards, and 17 others sustained minor injuries.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George described the incident as “deeply distressing” and said comprehensive arrangements have been made for the treatment of the injured at Thrissur Medical College and other nearby hospitals.
She added that a mass casualty protocol has been activated, with the burns unit fully equipped and additional staff deployed. Teams of specialist doctors from medical colleges in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kozhikode have also been mobilized to assist in treatment. (ANI)
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