Scores of persons injured in explosion of gunpowder destined for Fantasia Games

More than 20 Moroccans have been injured in the explosion of 14 kg of gunpowder destined for the Fantasia Games.

Eight of the injured persons have already left hospital while the others are still being treated for serious burns.

The incident took place in the province of Benslimane, near Casablanca.

In the traditional Fantasia Games, horsemen perform riding figures before shooting into the air.