Madrid: At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd during a festival in northern Spain, causing panic and leaving several people requiring medical attention.
Fireworks explode among festival crowd
The incident occurred during the annual St Michael celebration, held in honour of the town’s patron saint. Several fireworks reportedly exploded in the middle of the gathering, injuring people who had assembled to take part in the festivities.
At least three people were hospitalised with burns following the incident.
Festival celebration turns chaotic
What was meant to be a traditional religious and community celebration turned chaotic after the fireworks reached the crowd. Emergency teams responded to the scene and assisted those injured.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety arrangements during public celebrations involving fireworks, particularly when large crowds gather in close proximity to pyrotechnic displays.
Authorities are expected to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine how the fireworks came to explode among spectators.
The annual St Michael celebration is held to honour the town’s patron saint and brings members of the local community together for religious and cultural festivities. The incident has cast a sombre shadow over this year’s celebrations.