Temple Festival Firework Mishap Injures 150

A fireworks explosion at Veerarkavu Temple near Neeleswaram injured over 150 people, including eight seriously. The District Collector reported that safety measures were not followed, with severe burns in some injured. Authorities are investigating the cause and have collected samples from the site.

A fireworks explosion at a temple festival near Neeleswaram late Monday resulted in over 150 injuries, with eight individuals suffering severe injuries, local police reported.

The injured were rushed to hospitals in Kasargod, Kannur, and Mangaluru. The incident took place at Veerarkavu Temple, and safety lapses are under scrutiny.

According to the District Collector, initial investigations reveal that inadequate safety measures contributed to the explosion, as the required distance between storage and bursting areas wasn't maintained. Samples from the site have been collected, and a formal case has been launched.

(With inputs from agencies.)