At least 10 dead in fireworks explosion at Mexico festival
A fireworks blast at a festival in central Mexico has killed at least 10 people and injured more than 60, local authorities say. Officials believe the explosion was triggered by a burning bull effigy.
A powerful fireworks explosion at a festival in central Mexico has left at least 10 people dead, local government officials have confirmed.
Authorities said more than 60 people were wounded in the blast, some with serious injuries. The explosion occurred during a festival featuring a traditional burning bull effigy, a figure typically packed with fireworks that is set alight as part of local celebrations.
Officials indicated that the blast most likely originated from this burning effigy, a custom common at various festivals and religious events across Mexico. Such gatherings often draw large crowds who stand close to the fire and fireworks display, meaning any malfunction can put many people at risk.
No further details have yet been released regarding the identities of the dead or injured, nor the exact location or name of the festival. Local authorities are continuing to gather information about the incident and are providing assistance to those affected.
Fireworks-based festivities of this kind are common across Mexico, but they carry recurring safety concerns, as traditional pyrotechnics are frequently used without strict safety regulations in crowded public settings.
