At least 22 killed after explosion at fireworks market in Mexico
TULTEPEC, MEXICO (KUSI) — At least 22 people were killed, and more injured, after an explosion at a fireworks market in Tultepec, Mexico.
According to CNN, Tultepec is about 25 miles north of Mexico City and pyrotechnics are a major industry there.
The Los Angeles Times reports that the Mexican Red Cross said it sent 10 ambulances with 50 paramedics to the scene, which is still being combed through.
Así se vio la impresionante explosión en un mercado de juegos pirotécnicos en #Tultepec, México https://t.co/mIDgRPHb5U pic.twitter.com/TG4zMWeRXs
— CNN en Español (@CNNEE) December 20, 2016
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.