A firework explodes into a crowd on a beach near Benidorm, injuring at least 27 people, according to reports from multiple outlets. The incident occurs in the early hours of Sunday, when the device—described as a rocket or exploding firework—fires over or near the sea and then veers into the area where people are gathered along the beachfront.
The sources describe people on the beach as reacting with immediate alarm. The Mirror reports that “real panic” breaks out as the rocket enters the crowd, while another account says the firework is part of a large local celebration. One outlet places the location specifically at Altea on Spain’s Costa Blanca, indicating the incident happens along the beach front near Benidorm in that wider area.
Across the coverage, the main points of agreement are the timing, the seaside public gathering context, and the injury toll of at least 27. Details beyond those elements—such as specific circumstances of how the firework turns toward the crowd, and the severity of injuries—are not fully consistent or not detailed in the excerpts provided.
