At least five Canadian tourists and two hotel staff have been killed in an explosion at a luxury hotel on Mexico's Caribbean coast, officials say, reports BBC.
The blast, believed to have been caused by a build-up of natural gas, blew out windows at the 676-room Grand Riviera Princess hotel in Playa del Carmen. At least 15 people were injured.
Scores of Canadian visitors are staying at the hotel complex, located in an area known as the Maya Riviera, about 90km (55 miles) from Cancun. One child is reported to be among the dead. Two Canadians are reported to be in a critical condition. Others, including two US citizens and Mexican workers at the hotel, are said to be less seriously injured.
Mexico hotel blast kills 5 Canadian tourists
FE Team | Published: November 16, 2010 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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