Kerala: 5 Injured, Including 12-Year-Old, After Firecracker Falls into Crowd and Explodes in Kannur
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 21, 2025 10:27 IST2025-02-21T10:26:57+5:302025-02-21T10:27:10+5:30
A fireworks accident at a temple in Kannur district of Kerala in the early hours of Friday, February 21, ...
Kerala: 5 Injured, Including 12-Year-Old, After Firecracker Falls into Crowd and Explodes in Kannur
A fireworks accident at a temple in Kannur district of Kerala in the early hours of Friday, February 21, has left five people injured, including a 12-year-old child, reported the news agency PTI quoting police official. One person is in a serious condition and has been moved to a hospital in Mangalore for treatment.
The incident occurred at Muchiriyan temple in Azheekode Neerkavu around 4 am. A firecracker that was supposed to explode in the air fell into the crowd and burst, causing the injuries.
Fireworks at Kannur Temple
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Many people had gathered at the temple to watch a Theyyam performance when the accident took place. The Valapattanam police have arrived at the scene and are investigating the matter.
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