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A major explosion in a fireworks plant killed at least 24 people on Thursday (5), including firefighters and police who were to help victims in Tultepec, central Mexico Municipality dedicated to handicrafts
Tragedy reopens the wounds left in this community by the explosion of its main fireworks market in 2016, when 42 people died.
"We recorded 24 dead, 17 at the scene of the incident and seven at the scene of the incident."
The explosion occurred in the morning when traditional factories of fireworks are exposed to Maro in Tultepec. hospitals, "among them a minor, according to a statement by local authorities, which represents 49 wounded sent to various hospitals.
Among those killed, there were at least four firefighters and five policemen, said Maribel Cervantes, secretary of State of Public Security
After the "first explosion, emergency services arrived … and when they administered first aid, the second explosion was recorded and many of our companions have lost their lives or have been injured, "he explained.
Fireworks –
President Enrique Pea Nieto lamented the deaths in the blast.
Activities in the factories in the area have been suspended. "I send my condolences to the families of the dead and wish a speedy recovery to those who have been injured," he said on Twitter
in Tultepec, Alondra Prez was having lunch uner when he heard "a terrible accident".
"We were running and saw in the sky a huge white cloud, as it was going to rain, but today it has rained," said AFP, 62 years.
Despite the trauma of past explosions, residents continue to build their traditional fires.
"a source of work, from where our food comes." Half of the population is dedicated to this, we are working on it to make a living, "says Manuel Guerrero, retired 63.
Tultepec a community of artisans
After the incident of this On Thursday, the authorities temporarily suspended the sale of fireworks in the region.
Alejandro Ozuna said that the state authorities of Goiás a "comprehensive review" of all permits to search for D & D Possible irregularities since many factories operate clandestinely.
"We know a way of life, a tradition, but we must send a message to the community and understand that it must be regulated, which must take care of their physical integrity, "said the manager.
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