Deadly Mexico Fireworks Explosion At Temascalcingo Religious Festival Kills 10, Injures 64 As Authorities Launch Probe | Watch
Temascalcingo: 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. 10 DEAD, 64 injured, including 2 priests in Mexico fireworks DISASTER at a church pic.twitter.com/cgo2DPVYG0 — RT (@RT_com) September 7, 2026 The explosion occurred Saturday night next to the…
A massive fireworks explosion at a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico, resulted in 10 deaths and 64 injuries, according to Mexican authorities. The incident occurred on Saturday night near the Nuestra Senora de la Luz church, where hundreds of people were gathered for celebrations ahead of the patron saint festival. The explosion caused part of a structure near the church to collapse.
The cause of the blast has not been determined, and the Mexico State Attorney General's Office has launched an investigation. Two priests were among the injured, a local bishop confirmed. The town, with a population of 66,000, is located about 160 kilometers northwest of Mexico City.
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