23 killed in Mexico supermarket explosion

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 23 people were killed and 11 others injured in an explosion at a supermarket in Mexico, media reports said on Sunday.

The blast occurred on Saturday at a Waldo’s store in central Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, according to Al Jazeera.

“Sadly, a number of the victims we’ve found were minors,” Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said in a video message. He added that the injured were receiving treatment at local hospitals.

Local security authorities have ruled out the possibility of an “attack” or any “violent act” targeting civilians.

The explosion happened as Mexico marked the Day of the Dead weekend, a national holiday when families honour deceased loved ones.

“I have ordered an extensive and transparent investigation to determine the cause of the incident and identify those responsible,” Durazo said.

He added: “Nobody will face this pain alone. From the very first moments, emergency, security, and health services responded with great professionalism and commitment, controlling the situation and saving lives.”

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