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Children find pyrotechnics in parking lot: Three injured

Three children were injured by pyrotechnics in Pirna on New Year's Day. According to the police on Tuesday, the three boys, aged 10 and 13, found the pyrotechnics in a parking lot on Rudolf-Renner-Straße in the Copitz district. According to initial police findings, the boys had detonated them...

A man lights a firecracker on New Year's Eve. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A man lights a firecracker on New Year's Eve. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accidents - Children find pyrotechnics in parking lot: Three injured

Three children were injured by pyrotechnics in Pirna on New Year's Day. According to the police on Tuesday, the three boys, aged 10 and 13, found the pyrotechnics in a parking lot on Rudolf-Renner-Straße in the Copitz district. According to initial police findings, the boys had detonated them and were injured in the process. All three were taken to hospital.

According to a police spokesperson, it was not known how seriously the children were injured by the explosion. It is now being clarified which pyrotechnics were involved and why exactly they exploded. The police are investigating the exact circumstances.

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  1. The city of Saxony hasstrict regulations concerning the sale and use of pyrotechnics during the Turn of the year to prevent such accidents from occurring again.
  2. Despite these regulations, pirate-themed celebrations in Saxony's towns like Pirna often lead to emergencies, involving children coming into contact with dangerous pyrotechnics.
  3. In light of these incidents, the local police urge parents to educate their children about the dangers of pyrotechnics and to keep them away from such items during New Year celebrations.
  4. The police in Pirna have expressed concerns over the repeated occurrence of pyrotechnics accidents involving children, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and safety measures during the festive season.
  5. If any child is found playing with pyrotechnics, the police recommend immediately contacting the authorities to ensure the safety of the child and to prevent any potential accidents.

Source: www.stern.de

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