Boy (11) in Vienna-Simmering blew off finger with firecracker

The boy had ignited a firecracker in a park on Mautner-Markhof-Gasse around 2:00 PM, which eventually exploded in his hand. His ring and middle fingers were partially severed, and he also sustained injuries to the thumb of his other hand. "A passerby noticed him and called the rescue services," a police spokeswoman told APA on Sunday.

Boy in Vienna-Simmering Taken to Hospital

The rescue services took the boy to a hospital. The mother accompanied the 11-year-old during the transport to the hospital.

Where the boy's parents were at the time of the explosion is still unclear, according to the spokeswoman. They are yet to be questioned. It is also not yet determined what type of firework it was. Further investigations are being conducted by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Arson Investigation Division.

(APA/Red)

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