NEW DELHI: Around 40 people were injured when crackers, set off by organizers of a Sevens football match in the middle of the ground, fell among the spectators and exploded at 8.30pm on Tuesday.
The incident happened during a fireworks demonstration at Therattammal near Areekode in Malappuram before the final match between United FC Nellikuthu and KNG Mavoor.
Most of the injured are children and the condition of two spectators is said to be serious. The injured were taken to two private hospitals in Areekode.
Thousands of people had gathered to witness the tournament.
Football tournament committee said it will bear the treatment cost of the injured.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- At least 30 people were injured in a
firecracker explosion at a football ground near Areekode inMalappuram district ,Kerala . - The incident occurred just before the start of a football match when firecrackers were set off as part of the event.
- Firecrackers misfired and exploded into the area where spectators were seated, causing injuries.
- The injured individuals were promptly rushed to a nearby private hospital for medical treatment.
- Police have reported that no serious injuries have been documented following the incident.