Fireworks blast at Mexican town festival kills at least ten and wounds dozens
A pyrotechnic explosion during a patron saint celebration in Temascalcingo killed ten people and injured 64, authorities said.
During a patron saint festival in the central-Mexico municipality of Temascalcingo, a fireworks-related explosion ripped through the area next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church. The blast caused a wall to collapse, killing at least ten people and wounding 64 others, among them two priests. The town, home to about 66,000 residents and located roughly 160 kilometers northwest of Mexico City, was packed with spectators awaiting the display.
The Mexico State Attorney General’s Office has launched an inquiry into the cause, which remains unknown. A local bishop confirmed the injuries to the clergy, and video shared online shows smoke, debris, and people searching for survivors. Pyrotechnic accidents are a recurring hazard in Mexican street celebrations.
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The incident highlights safety risks of fireworks at public events and the need for stricter regulation.
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