The death toll in the firework accident at a church festival in Dindigul district rose to two on Thursday.At least 15 people were injured in the festival of St. Antony and Madalai Mary Church in Vakkampatti in Athoor taluk in Dindigul district. Firecrackers were being burst to welcome the chariot. Unexpectedly, a spark fell on a pile of firecrackers stacked nearby. The firecrackers exploded all at once, spreading fire over the public gathered there.Bharath Krishna, 20, from Kallanattanpatti succumbed to injuries on Thursday. Earlier, Robin Arulraj, 26, from Kottapatti, who was undergoing treatment at Dindigul Government Medical College Hospital succumbed to injuries. Published - July 30, 2026 10:10 pm IST