Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64
TEMASCALCINGO, Mexico (AP) — Pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, collapsing a wall, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 64, Mexican authorities said.
TEMASCALCINGO, Mexico (AP) — A pyrotechnic explosion during a religious festival in the town of Temascalcingo, Mexico State, resulted in at least 10 deaths and 64 injuries, according to Mexican authorities. The incident occurred on Saturday night near the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church, a structure that was partially collapsed by the blast.
Approximately 66,000 residents of the municipality were gathered to witness the fireworks display when the explosion took place. The cause of the explosion remains undetermined, and the Mexico State Attorney General's Office has launched an investigation. The town, located about 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Mexico City, is a popular site for such celebrations.
A local bishop confirmed that two priests were among the injured individuals. Social media videos captured the aftermath of the blast, showing people walking through smoke and debris in search of survivors. Pyrotechnic explosions are not uncommon in Mexico, where fireworks are often used in street celebrations and religious festivals. In 2020, a similar incident in the village of Huejutla, Hidalgo, injured 17 people.
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