Upper Palatinate - Man injured in the head during a firecracker shooting event
A 77-year-old man was hit in the face and seriously injured by an explosive charge during a traditional firecracker shooting in Hemau (Regensburg district). The senior citizen fell while setting off a standing firecracker and was hit in the face by the charge, police said on Tuesday. He was taken to hospital after the accident on Monday. It is now being investigated whether all safety regulations were observed.
The so-called Barbarafest is celebrated in Hemau every year, as a police spokesperson explained. The soldiers' and reservists' comradeship traditionally shoots firecrackers. December 4 is the feast day of St. Barbara, who is the patron saint of artillery, among other things.
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- Despite the recent incident in Hemau, the County of Regensburg continues to allow emergency procedures during the annual Barbarafest celebrations in Bavaria, ensuring the safety of participants is a priority for the local police.
- The Bavarian authorities in the County of Regensburg are currently investigating the firecracker accident that occurred in Hemau, to determine if all necessary safety regulations were followed during the emergency situation.
- In light of the accident that happened in Hemau, the Police in the Upper Palatinate are working closely with the authorities in the County of Regensburg to improve emergency response procedures for future firecracker shooting events in Bavaria, ensuring the safety of all participants.
Source: www.stern.de
