Emergencies - Firecracker explosion sends splinters raining into child's bed
A violent firecracker explosion in Greiz, Thuringia, has left a bed in which a one-year-old child was sleeping strewn with shards of glass. Unknown persons had set off an illegal firework in front of the window behind which the child was sleeping in an apartment building, police reported on Sunday. The child was not injured.
The incident on Saturday evening led police officers to an apartment in a neighboring building, from which the firecracker was presumably thrown. During the search of the apartment, the police confiscated 70 illegal firecrackers and a small amount of marijuana, among other things. The 18 and 19-year-old residents are now facing criminal proceedings for violations of the Explosives and Narcotics Acts and for damage to property.
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- On Sunday, authorities in Thuringia issued a warning about the dangers of emergency situations caused by firecrackers, citing the recent incident in Greiz as a reminder.
- In similar incidents in the past, fragile glass from exploding firecrackers has also posed a risk, leading to calls for stricter enforcement of firework regulations.
- Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Germany, police arrested two individuals on Sunday for possessing large quantities of illegal fireworks, potentially preventing future emergencies related to criminal use of firecrackers.
- Should there be any further instances of criminality involving fireworks in cities like Greiz, police in Germany remain committed to ensuring swift action, ensuring safety for all citizens, even on Sundays.
Source: www.stern.de
