9 people injured after explosion in main square of Mexico's Pacific coast resort

11/6/2024 7:40

        Nine people were injured by an explosion in the main square of Mexico’s Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, officials said Monday.
        
        Prosecutors in the southern state of Guerrero did not specify what caused the explosion late Sunday, but some of the injured had burns, suggesting a flammable device. One of the victims, a baby, was in serious condition.
        
        Officials did not specify whether the victims were local residents or tourists, but the restaurant-lined square is popular among both. The state government statement said it was "taking care of Acapulco residents as well as tourists, following the incident."
        
        Acapulco, which was hit by Category 5 Hurricane Otis in October, has long seen grisly violence.