A woman worker was killed in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at Ayanrajapatti village under Masarpatti police jurisdiction on Saturday.According to police, the deceased, Mariammal, 48, hailed from Nathathupatti in Virudhunagar district. Around 5:30 p.m, an explosion occurred at the factory, triggering panic among workers, who ran in different directions. On receiving information, Masarpatti police rushed to the spot and three fire tenders from Vilathikulam, Kovilpatti and Sattur were also deployed for operations. Apart from one spot fatality, around 22 workers were injured in the accident. All were admitted to government hospital in Sattur for treatment. Masarpatti police have registered a case and further investigations are unde way. Published - June 20, 2026 09:58 pm IST