Investigations - Teenagers lose hand and two fingers to firecrackers
Two teenagers were seriously injured while handling fireworks in Nordkirchen in Münsterland. According to police reports on Tuesday, a 14-year-old lost two fingers on New Year's Day and a 13-year-old lost his right hand. How the youngsters got hold of the firecrackers is still under investigation. According to the statement, this type of firework may only be set off by specially qualified personnel.
Police statement
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- The incident in Nordkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, has led to a renewed call for stricter firework regulations in Münsterland.
- Despite the accidents involving fireworks in North Rhine-Westphalia, many Germans still celebrate New Year's Eve with firecrackers and fireworks across the country.
- Authorities in Germany are reminding people, especially teenagers, of the dangers of handling fireworks without proper training, following the incidents in Münsterland.
- Despite the police warnings and investigations into the incidents in North Rhine-Westphalia, the sale of fireworks remains legal in certain parts of Germany during New Year celebrations.
Source: www.stern.de
