Turn of the year - Man probably killed by fireworks explosion
A man in Großrückerswalde near Chemnitz was presumably fatally injured by an explosion of illegal fireworks on New Year's Eve. Relatives found him lifeless in his apartment on New Year's Day, as the police announced on Wednesday. An emergency doctor was only able to determine that the 44-year-old had died. The police believe it was a tragic accident.
According to the initial results of the investigation and a post-mortem examination, it can be assumed that the man succumbed to the injuries he sustained from the unauthorized pyrotechnics. There were no signs of outside influence, a spokeswoman said. A death investigation had been initiated.
The police were unable to provide any further details about the type of fireworks. However, other unauthorized pyrotechnics were found in the apartment, the spokeswoman said. There were no witnesses.
The man would not be the only person killed by illegal fireworks in Saxony on New Year's Eve: in Boxberg in Upper Lusatia, a 22-year-old man was killed when a banned ball bomb was set off, according to police. The firework from abroad had gone off immediately when the 22-year-old set fire to the fuse. A companion of the same age suffered minor injuries.
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- Despite the tragic incident on New Year's Eve in Chemnitz, many people in Saxony still enthusiastically welcomed the turn of the year with various pyrotechnics.
- As an emergency doctor serving on New Year's Eve, I often witness accidents caused by misuse of fireworks, but the case in Großrückerswalde was particularly shocking.
- German authorities frequently warn about the dangers of illegal fireworks, urging citizens to purchase fireworks only from authorized vendors and to use them responsibly, especially during New Year's Eve celebrations in Germany.
- In light of the high number of accidents and fatalities caused by illegal fireworks in recent years, the police in Saxony have stepped up their efforts to confiscate and prohibit unauthorized pyrotechnics before New Year's Eve.
- The incident in Chemnitz highlights the need for stricter regulations and enforcement of firework safety rules, particularly given the recent increase in accidents and fatalities associated with illegal and homemade fireworks during New Year's Eve celebrations across Germany.
- As an experienced emergency doctor working in Saxony, I have personally witnessed the devastating consequences of carelessly handling fireworks, and I strongly urge everyone to prioritize safety and respect the laws regarding fireworks during the festive season, including New Year's Eve.
Source: www.stern.de
