Thrissur Firework Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 16 as Multiple Victims Reported in Mundathikkodu Accident

The death toll from the fireworks unit explosion in Mundathikode, Thrissur district, has risen to 16, according to the latest update from Asianet News Malayalam.

The blast occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit preparing for the Thrissur Pooram festival, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, with specialized teams including the bomb squad, dog squad, and forensic officials deployed to the site.

Authorities have confirmed that 32 people were present at the site at the time of the explosion, though the exact number is still being finalised.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, with clearer details expected as the probe continues.

Identification of victims is underway, with nine of the 13 initially reported victims already identified by name.

The identified victims include Vasudevan, Vijeesh, Suvin, Sudarsanan, Manikandan (son of Venkitachalam), Subramanian, and Manikandan (son of Mundan), with two additional fatalities confirmed but still unidentified.

The bodies of three identified victims — Sudarsanan (54) from Pazhayannur, Suvin (39) from Kundannur, and Vasudevan (54) from Palakkad Kumaranellur — have been handed over to their relatives.

The Kerala government has declared the incident a ‘State Disaster’ and announced substantial compensation packages for the victims’ families.

A judicial probe has been ordered, and police investigations are continuing to determine any lapses in safety protocols at the fireworks unit.

This report is based on verified information from Asianet News Malayalam and corroborated by multiple news sources including The Hindu, Onmanorama, and The New Indian Express.