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Ten killed and dozens injured in Mexico fireworks blast

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • At least 10 people were killed and about 60 injured when fireworks detonated during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, central Mexico.
  • Residents had gathered to honour the municipalityโ€™s patron saint when the blast struck.

At least 10 people were killed and around 60 wounded when fireworks detonated during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico.

Residents were honouring the townโ€™s patron saint when the celebration turned into a tragedy. The blast struck during the religious festival, killing and injuring people gathered for the event.

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