Tamil Nadu records 1,116 firecracker injuries on Diwali; 131 remain hospitalised

CHENNAI: A total of 1,116 people received medical treatment for firecracker-related injuries across Tamil Nadu during Diwali oil celebrations on Sunday, while the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services control room received 160 emergency calls, including 104 concerning fires caused by firecrackers.According to the department, the remaining 56 calls were related to other fire incidents.Of the 1,116 people injured, 985 received treatment and returned home.They included 597 men, 98 women and 290 children.The remaining 131 people, comprising 103 men, nine women and 19 children, continued to receive treatment in hospitals, the fire department said.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in ChennaiStay updated with the latest Chennai news. Download the TOI App.