Editor's note: The cause of the mishap has been updated based on the latest information from the police.

One person died after a car carrying fireworks exploded and split the vehicle in half in Simpang Empat, Kampung Sireh, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, today.

Kota Darulnaim Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohd Ridzuan Ali had initially suspected a lightning strike but further investigations found the destroyed vehicle was carrying fireworks....