Man who fell on firecrackers succumbs to burns

While riding a bike, Kaliraj fell on firecrackers that were being burst on the road and suffered 90% burns

Crackers being burst for Deepavali. Image used for representations purposes only | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

A 55-year-old man, M. Kaliraj, who had sustained serious injuries after falling on firecrackers that were being burst on the road on October 30, succumbed to burns in Sivakasi on Tuesday (November 5, 2024).

The police said that Kaliraj, along with K. Vasanthakumar, 26, of Pudu Street, were riding a bike on Pudu Street when children were bursting crackers on the road. Sparks from the crackers fell on his bike which caused a petrol leak that triggered a fire. The duo fell off the bike in panic.

While Vasanthakumar escaped with minor injuries, Kaliraj fell on the lit firecrackers and suffered 90% burns. He was admitted to the Government hospital in Sivakasi where he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.

Sivakasi East police have registered a case.