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Over 150 Injured in Kerala Temple Fireworks Mishap, Probe Underway

Over 150 people were injured, including eight critically, in a fireworks accident during the Kaliyattam festival at Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod early Monday. The incident occurred around 12:30 am, reportedly due to fireworks being stored too close to the display area, violating the minimum safety distance of 100 meters. The district collector confirmed burns of up to 80%…