A night of celebration turned into chaos in Kerala, India, when a fireworks accident at a temple festival left over 150 people injured, some critically.
The incident occurred late Monday night in the Kasaragod district, about 555 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
"The injured were immediately taken to various hospitals in Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru. The condition of 10 people is stated to be critical," said a police official.
Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragic event.
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