Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64
Summary
At least 10 people died and 64 were injured after fireworks exploded during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico. The explosion happened near a church while hundreds of people were watching the fireworks show.Key Facts
- The fireworks exploded Saturday night next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, Mexico State.
- Temascalcingo is a town with about 66,000 people, located roughly 100 miles northwest of Mexico City.
- The explosion caused a wall to collapse, leading to deaths and injuries.
- Local authorities have started an investigation to find out what caused the explosion.
- Two priests were among those injured in the blast.
- Fireworks explosions often happen in Mexico because fireworks are commonly used in street and religious celebrations.
- A similar fireworks explosion in 2022 injured 17 people in another part of central Mexico.
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