Explosion at Mexico fireworks market kills at least 9

 

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20 (UPI) — At least nine people were killed and dozens more were hurt Tuesday when an explosion went off at a fireworks market in central Mexico.

The blast occurred at the San Pablito district, about 20 miles outside Mexico City.

It wasn’t immediately clear what set off the explosion.

Most news outlets reported at least 9 dead, but some reported the toll at more than two dozen.

“My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident and my wishes for a quick recovery for the injured,” Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto tweeted late Tuesday.

More than 70 people were injured in the blast, reports said.

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