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Kerala fireworks accident: judicial commission visits Mundathikode blast site; safety of fireworks under review
A judicial commission led by Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair visited the Mundathikode blast site and the Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur, on April 29, 2026, collecting statements from survivors and the injured. The commission said eyewitness accounts, along with scientific examination, would be crucial to determine the blast's exact cause, as safety of fireworks is under review.
Why It Matters
The visit is part of an ongoing investigation into a deadly fireworks incident and could influence safety standards and regulatory actions for fireworks in the region.
Timeline
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Judicial commission visits Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur; records statements from the injured
April 29, 2026
The commission visited the Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur, where the injured are undergoing treatment, and recorded their statements. Justice Ramachandran Nair emphasised that gathering eyewitness accounts, along with scientific examination, would be crucial in establishing the exact cause of the blast.
Judicial commission visits Mundathikode blast site; interacts with survivors and eyewitnesses
April 29, 2026
The judicial commission, led by retired Kerala High Court judge C.N. Ramachandran Nair, visited the Mundathikode accident site and spoke with survivors and eyewitnesses.