An explosion of pyrotechnic material killed at least 10 people and injured 64 during a popular festival in central Mexico on Saturday night. The incident occurred near a church in the community of Santa Maria Canchesda, within the Temascalcingo municipality.
Local officials confirmed the casualty figures following the blast, which happened as a large crowd gathered to watch fireworks as part of a religious celebration. The explosion destroyed the area near the church, leaving significant debris and damage.
Emergency services responded to the scene, with firefighters seen inspecting the heavily damaged area. Images from the aftermath show a police officer surveying the debris and people praying in the community where the explosion took place.
The exact cause of the massive pyrotechnic explosion remains under investigation.