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Dozens wounded at Mexico fireworks blast 'Several killed' in Mexico fireworks blast
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An explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico city has injured at least 60 people. An explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City has killed several people, officials say.
The blast hit the San Pablito fireworks market, about 20 miles (32km) outside the city. No fatalities have been reported. Another 60 were injured as the blast hit the San Pablito fireworks market, about 20 miles (32km) outside the city.
Video footage from the scene showed smoke billowing from the area, while explosions from fireworks could be heard in the background. Video from the scene showed smoke billowing from the area and blasts could be heard in the background.
Emergency services are attending the scene. The Mexico State Red Cross said 25 ambulances had been dispatched. Locals have been told to avoid the area and keep roads clear.
The Mexico State Red Cross said 25 ambulances had been dispatched. Unnamed officials put the number killed at at least nine, but there has been no confirmation of this on the record.
National Civil Protection Co-ordinator, Luis Felipe Puente, asked locals to avoid the area and keep the roads clear for emergency access. State governor Eruviel Avila said the top priority was to care for the injured, and officials had been dispatched to the scene.