Temple Festival Tragedy: Fireworks Mishap Near Neeleswaram Injures 150

A fireworks accident at Veerarkavu Temple near Neeleswaram injured over 150 people, including eight seriously. The preliminary investigation suggests negligence in safety measures led to the incident. The injured were taken to hospitals in Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru. Authorities are investigating the cause and have collected samples from the site.

Over 150 individuals suffered injuries, with eight in critical condition, following a fireworks incident during a temple festival near Neeleswaram late Monday night, according to police reports.

The affected have been transported to hospitals across Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the accident at Veerarkavu Temple.

District officials cited inadequate safety measures, noting the proximity of the fireworks storage to the bursting site. Investigations reveal no permissions for storage, and samples have been collected as part of the probe.

(With inputs from agencies.)