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Bloemfontein teen injured by fireworks

───   07:10 Thu, 25 Dec 2014

Bloemfontein teen injured by fireworks | News Article

Bloemfontein - A boy (14) from Wilgehof in Bloemfontein sustained multiple injuries after fireworks exploded in his hand on Wednesday.

ER24 spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing says paramedics arrived on scene and found the boy sitting on the ground. His aunt was assisting him. His hand was covered with a towel.
 
It is understood that the boy picked up the fireworks and ignited them. They then exploded in his hand leaving him with multiple fractures and open wounds. The tips of two fingers were amputated when the explosion occurred.
 
ER24 paramedics treated the boy and transported him to a local hospital.

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