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Helium cylinder explodes at TN festival
During the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai, a helium gas cylinder used for balloons exploded.
One person died and 18 others were injured.
The district collector confirmed the casualties.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami expressed condolences and urged the state government to provide compensation.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
The injured are undergoing medical treatment.
Police initially reported no deaths, but later reports confirmed one fatality.
A helium gas cylinder exploded during the Thenpennai River Festival in Manalurpettai, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu.
One person was killed and 18 others were injured in the explosion.
District Collector K Tharpagaraj confirmed the casualties.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami expressed condolences and urged the state government to provide compensation.
The cause of the explosion has not been specified.
- Who
- One person killed, 18 injured
- What
- Helium gas cylinder explosion
- Where
- Manalurpettai, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Why
- Cause of the explosion not specified
Key facts
- Location
- Manalurpettai, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Event
- Thenpennai River Festival
- Cause
- Helium gas cylinder explosion
- Casualties
- 1 dead, 18 injured
- Date
- January 19, 2026
Quotes
Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK General Secretary
“I am deeply distressed to learn the tragic news that one person lost their life and several others were seriously injured after a helium gas cylinder used to fill balloons exploded at the river festival held in Manalurpet, Kallakurichi District. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, and I pray to God that all those injured make a full recovery and return to their respective home soon.”
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“I also urge the state government to immediately provide appropriate compensation to the family of the deceased and to all those who were injured in the river festival accident.”
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