Malappuram (Kerala): More than 30 people were injured after firecrackers exploded at a football ground near Areekode in Kerala’s Malappuram on Monday, police said.
According to Areekode police, “The incident took place in a football ground where firecrackers were used before the start of a football match. The firecrackers burst and spread into the ground, where people were sitting to watch the match.”
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Police said the injured were taken to a nearby private hospital for treatment, adding that no serious injuries were reported.
More details are awaited.
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