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Mexico Festival Fireworks Blast Kills 10, Injures 64
A fireworks-related explosion happened at a religious festival in Mexico.
It took place next to a church in the town of Temascalcingo.
At least 10 people died and 64 were injured.
A wall also collapsed during the blast.
Hundreds of people had gathered for the festival and fireworks display.
Two priests were among those hurt, but they were expected to survive.
Videos showed people searching through smoke and broken pieces for survivors.
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion.
A pyrotechnic explosion killed at least 10 people and injured 64 others during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico State.
The blast occurred Saturday night beside the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church as hundreds prepared to watch a fireworks display.
A wall reportedly collapsed in the explosion, leaving smoke and debris around the site.
Two priests were among the injured and were expected to survive, according to a nearby diocese.
The Mexico State Attorney General’s Office opened an investigation, but authorities had not determined the cause.
- Who
- At least 10 people were killed and 64 were injured; two injured priests were expected to survive.
- What
- A pyrotechnic material exploded during a patron-saint religious festival, reportedly causing a wall to collapse.
- Where
- Beside the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, northwest of Mexico City.
- When
- Saturday night, according to the reports.
- Why
- The cause had not been determined; the explosion occurred during a festival featuring fireworks.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 10
- Injuries
- 64
- Location
- Temascalcingo, Mexico State
- Site
- Next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church
- Investigation
- Opened by the Mexico State Attorney General’s Office
- Religious figures injured
- Two priests, expected to survive
- Distance from Mexico City
- Reported as about 100 miles or approximately 160 kilometers northwest
Quotes
Diocese of Atlacomulco
The diocese of the nearby municipality of Atlacomulco
“We join together in prayer for those who have lost their lives, their families and loved ones, as well as those who were injured and all those who are experiencing moments of pain and worry today.”
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