December 21, 2016 7:01 AM

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26 killed, dozens injured in explosion at fireworks market outside Mexico city

In Mexico, at least 26 people were killed and dozens of other injured in an explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City. Officials said, the blast hit the San Pablito fireworks market. The cause of the explosions is not yet known. <br/>'<br/>President of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto, has expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. He also said, members of the defence forces along with paramedics were assisting in the emergency.<br/><br/>The San Pablito market was heavily damaged by similar fires in September 2005, when a chain of explosions just before the country's independence day celebrations injured dozens of people.

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