A fireworks mishap during the finale of a sevens football tournament at Therattammal, Areekode, in Malappuram district, left over 30 spectators injured on Tuesday night. The incident occurred before the final match between United FC Nellikuth and KMG Mavoor when fireworks placed in the middle of the ground misfired, sending crackers into the front rows of the gallery. Several spectators suffered burn injuries, while others fell while trying to escape. The injured were rushed to hospitals in Areekode, though none sustained serious injuries, according to police. Authorities confirmed that no permission had been granted for the fireworks display. An investigation has been launched into the incident. The viral video of the mishap has sparked safety concerns over unregulated pyrotechnics at public events. Bengaluru: Man Accepts Dare To Sit on Box of Firecrackers After Friends Promise To Buy Him Auto-Rickshaw, Dies After Huge Explosion in Konanakunte; Horrific Video Goes Viral.
Firecrackers Go Awry During Football Match in Kerala
A #fireworks display during the final match of the #football tournament between United FC Nellikuth and KMG Mavoor at #Malappuram in #Kerala went awry injuring more than 12 spectators. pic.twitter.com/ljZZfKbAxg
— Yasir Mushtaq (@path2shah) February 18, 2025
#Kerala: A fireworks display ahead of a sevens football match final at Therattammal near Areekode, Malappuram turned tragic as sparks flew towards the spectators, leaving several injured.
The incident occurred just before the final match between United F.C. Nellikut and K.M.G.… pic.twitter.com/HWQXUkXG6Q
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) February 18, 2025
Over 30 Injured in Mishap
Kerala | More than 30 people were injured due to firecrackers near Areekode in Malappuram district of Kerala. 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…
— ANI (@ANI) February 18, 2025
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