Mexico fireworks blast: 29 dead

New Delhi/ Mexico

At least 26 people died and 50 others severely were injured after an explosion ripped through a popular fireworks market in Mexico.

The explosion, which was caught on camera, sent a huge plume of charcoal-gray smoke billowing into the sky. Images broadcast by Milenio TV showed smoke rising from the scorched ground and fireworks stands.

However, rescue operations are underway.