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Pyrotechnic explosion at Temascalcingo festival kills at least 10

A pyrotechnic explosion at a patron saint festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico killed at least 10 people and injured others including two priests. The Mexico State Attorney General opened an investigation into the cause.

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Pyrotechnic explosion at Temascalcingo festival kills at least 10 people.

At least 10 people were killed in a pyrotechnic explosion during a patron saint festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico. Two priests were among the injured in the incident. The blast occurred during celebrations at the religious festival. Authorities responded to the scene and the Mexico State Attorney General's office opened an investigation into the cause of the explosion. Emergency services treated multiple casualties from the incident.

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Explosion during festival celebrations claims at least 10 lives

A pyrotechnic explosion occurred during a patron saint festival in Temascalcingo, killing at least 10 people. Two priests were injured in the blast. The incident disrupted religious celebrations and required emergency response to treat multiple casualties from the explosion.

Investigation

Authorities launch probe into festival explosion causes

The Mexico State Attorney General's office opened an investigation following the pyrotechnic explosion at the Temascalcingo festival. Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the blast that killed at least 10 and injured multiple attendees, including clergy members present at the event.