Tragedy in Amatitán: Two women die after fireworks explosion
A celebration in the municipality of Amatitán, Jalisco, recently ended in tragedy. A powerful explosion caused by a pyrotechnic "torito" has left two people dead and more than ten injured. The incident occurred during a local festival, transforming a moment of joy into an emergency for the community.
According to official reports, the accident occurred when a "torito"—a traditional structure loaded with fireworks—accidentally hit a gas tank. The impact generated an immediate explosion that affected attendees who were near the pyrotechnic show.
Authorities recently confirmed the death of a second woman due to the severity of her injuries. This victim joins another woman who lost her life shortly after the event. In addition to the fatalities, more than a dozen people were injured and were transported to nearby hospitals to receive specialized medical treatment.
Civil protection teams and emergency services worked intensely at the scene to assist those affected and secure the area. Currently, local authorities are conducting a detailed investigation to verify if the event had the necessary permits and if safety regulations for handling explosives were followed.
This regrettable event has caused deep sadness in Amatitán and has reopened the discussion about the risks of fireworks in popular festivals. While the victims' families receive support, authorities insist on the importance of taking extreme precautionary measures to prevent similar situations from happening again in the future.