In a statement shared on Facebook, Pineda stated that the deceased victims include 33 men and 10 women. She said that Mexican authorities have rescued 340 people.
According to the Public Relations Department of Kerala, a 53-year-old woman who was undergoing treatment at the Kalamassery succumbed to her burn injuries.
"Shocked to hear about the blast at a religious gathering at #Kalamassery, Ernakulam district, Kerala, killing one person and injuring over 20. Heartfelt condolences to the kin of the deceased and prayers for a speedy recovery of the injured," Kerala Raj Bhavan said in a statement.