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Several people injured as firework 'explodes in crowd'

A number of people have been injured after a firework is thought to have exploded in a crowd.

Two adults suffered minor leg and chest injuries and two children were assessed at the scene of the public event in Broadway, Worcester, a West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) spokesman said.

It is thought that at least five other people were also hurt but left the area before emergency services arrived.

Crews responded to a firework incident at a public event in Childswickham Road.

Two adults presented with minor leg and chest injuries and two children were assessed at the scene.

It is understood at least five other people received minor injuries but left the scene before the emergency services arrived.

All the patients were treated at the scene and later released.

– WMAS spokesman

WMAS sent a paramedic officer and a Community First Responder also attended the scene.


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'Freak accident' at fireworks display injures girl

The City of Edinburgh Council has launched an investigation after a "freak accident" at a fireworks display left an eight-year-old girl injured.

Pentland Community Centre at Oxgangs Brae in Edinburgh was hosting its annual bonfire night on Monday when a rocket misfired, bouncing off a wall and into a box of unexploded fireworks, dispersing them into the crowd of spectators.

This video posted on YouTube claims to show the incident taking place:

The unnamed girl was taken to hospital with a burn on her cheek.

Chairman of the community centre, Dennis Williams, apologised for the "unfortunate incident".

"This was a freak accident, and most regrettable, but this is the first incident we have had in 10 years of holding this popular community event", Mr Williams said.

City of Edinburgh Councillor Cammy Day said the council is "investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident".

"We are working closely with the organisers of the display and with our partners at Lothian and Borders Police and Lothian Fire and Rescue Service to determine what happened", Cllr Day added.