Emergencies - Teenager loses left hand in firework explosion
A teenager has lost his left hand in a firework explosion in Hamburg. According to the fire department on Thursday, the firework detonated in the hand of the 13 to 14-year-old boy on Wednesday afternoon for reasons as yet unexplained, "who suffered an amputation injury as a result". According to the fire department, the teenager was taken to a specialist clinic after the accident and received further treatment there, while eyewitnesses and family members were looked after by the crisis intervention team of the German Red Cross.
Fire department statement
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The emergency resulted in a significant incident, with a fireworks explosion leading to a severe injury in Hamburg. On New Year's Eve turn of the year, such incidents can often escalate due to the excess use of fireworks. Despite this incident, Hamburg continued its annual tradition of celebrating with fireworks, heavily relying on the quick response of the local fire department.
Source: www.stern.de
