A severe incident occurred in the community of San Francisco Tepojaco, located in the municipality of Cuautitlán Izcalli, State of Mexico, where fireworks stored inside a vehicle exploded during local patronal celebrations.
According to emergency reports and local footage shared by community residents, the detonation triggered a fast-moving fire that affected several bystanders in the immediate vicinity. Emergency responders confirmed that at least 12 people sustained injuries due to the blast and subsequent flames.
Multiple victims received immediate attention on site before being transferred to local medical facilities. Several of the injured were reported to be in serious condition.
Authorities confirmed that one adult male succumbed to severe injuries while receiving specialized medical care at the Lomas Verdes Hospital. Medical personnel worked to stabilize other individuals who suffered varying degrees of burns and blast trauma.
The emergency response involved personnel from the local Fire Department and Protection Civil units of Cuautitlán Izcalli, who were reinforced by emergency services from neighboring municipalities to control the fire, secure the perimeter, and prevent further risks to the surrounding population.
Local authorities have initiated investigations to determine the precise circumstances that led to the ignition of the fireworks stored inside the vehicle during the event.
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