Home Headlines Dozens killed and injured in fireworks market explosion

Dozens killed and injured in fireworks market explosion

by Yucatan Times
0 comment
A huge explosion has rocked a pyrotechnics market in the State of Mexico, reportedly killing over two dozen people and injuring at least 70 others, including many children. Eyewitnesses captured the exact moment of the enormous blast on video.

At least 29 people died as a result of the explosions, Mexico State Gov. Eruviel Avila told local news outlets, according to AP. The initial incident took the lives of 26 people while three more died after being escorted to local hospitals.

At least 72 people, including children, are being treated for burns injuries, according to State Health Secretary Cesar Nomar Gomez Monge.

Avila, meanwhile, noted that at least 13 children who suffered burns to more than 90 percent of their bodies are being sent to Galveston, Texas for treatment.

A series of blasts took place at San Pablito fireworks market, around 2:50pm on Tuesday Dec. 20, . The explosions were even heard in the nearby towns of Cacalco and Tultitlan, locals wrote on Twitter.

Firefighters, policemen, and paramedics from the nearby municipalities of Coacalco, Tultitlan, Cuautitlan Izcalli and Zumpango, were mobilized along with State Security Commission units, Quadratin reports. The Mexican Army also arrived to help with rescue and evacuation operations.

Tultepec, is known for its pyrotechnics industry. Every year, it holds a weeklong festival with fireworks competitions among producers.  The National Pyrotechnic Festival is an annual nine-day event in March, which promotes both a local tradition of producing and using fireworks.

The National Pyrotechnic Festival is an annual nine-day event in March, which promotes both a local tradition of producing and using fireworks. Accidents involving fireworks are increasing in Tultepec.

tultepec-explosion

Tultepec, Edo. de Mex explosion on Tuesday Dec. 20 (Image: YouTube)

Source: https://www.rt.com/

You may also like

Leave a Comment

Our Company

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consect etur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis.

Newsletter

Laest News

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?
-
00:00
00:00
Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00