Serious Accident with Illegal Firecracker in Innviertel

The younger of the two ignited a firework that the older one was still holding in his hand. According to the police, it was a category F4 firecracker, which should only be used by individuals with the appropriate expertise.

Illegal Firecracker Exploded in the Hand of a 17-Year-Old in Innviertel

Shortly before noon, the two had ignited several F4 firecrackers in the garden of a residential house. One exploded immediately after ignition in the 17-year-old's hand. The boy was flown to the Kepler University Hospital Linz by rescue helicopter. His 16-year-old friend managed to run away and escaped with minor injuries. The two should not have been able to purchase the firecrackers. Investigations are still ongoing, and several charges under the Pyrotechnics Act are expected, according to the police.

(APA/Red)

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