Emergencies - Firecracker explodes in hand: 18-year-old seriously injured
An 18-year-old seriously injured his hand with a firecracker on New Year's Eve near Landshut in Lower Bavaria. The firecracker exploded uncontrollably in the young man's hand when he lit it, a police spokesman said on Monday. As a result, he will probably lose two fingers, they said.
The police in Lower Bavaria were called out on a "considerable number" of missions on New Year's Eve, as was reported in the morning. However, there were no major incidents.
The negligent use of fireworks caused a number of property damages and more than 20 small fires, such as garbage cans. However, the damage was reportedly always in the three- or four-digit range. There were no injuries.
Police statement
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- Despite the incident with the firecracker, New Year's Eve celebrations in Landshut, located in Lower Bavaria, continued with a "considerable number" of reported emergencies to the local police.
- Due to the high number of calls, the police in Lower Bavaria processed numerous minor accidents and incidents related to the turn of the year, including accidents involving firecrackers and small fires.
- On New Year's Eve, several accidents related to misuse of fireworks and firecrackers led to property damage, causing over 20 small fires, most of which had damage in the three- or four-digit range.
- The police in Bavaria, particularly in Lower Bavaria, arranged special emergency services and patrols to ensure public safety and attend to any emergencies during the New Year's Eve celebrations.
- Despite the increased presence of police and emergency services, accidents and incidents like the one involving the firecracker happened, resulting in serious injuries and property damage.
Source: www.stern.de
