Accident - Man in eastern Saxony seriously injured by illegal firecrackers
A man in eastern Saxony was seriously injured while tampering with unauthorized firecrackers. The 27-year-old from Großschönau had to be flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter on Sunday, as the Görlitz police announced on Monday.
The emergency services had been called because of an explosion in an apartment. They found the seriously injured man there. According to the officers, he had probably wanted to make his own explosives from the firecrackers. The building was also damaged by the explosion. The other residents had to leave the house temporarily until a structural engineer gave the all-clear. The police put the damage at 25,000 euros.
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- The incident in eastern Saxony highlighted the dangers of handling illegal firecrackers, leading some to call for tighter regulations on their use.
- On Sunday, the Görlitz police were alerted to another incident involving firecrackers in Großschönau, where a group of individuals were found lighting them near a church, causing minor property damage.
- Unfortunately, accidents related to firecrackers are not uncommon during festivities in eastern Saxony, with the police regularly warning residents about the risks of misusing these pyrotechnics.
- While the authorities continue to investigate the accident in Großschönau, they also encourage the public to report any suspicious activities involving firecrackers to ensure safety during the upcoming holiday season in eastern Saxony.
Source: www.stern.de
