Fireworks accident in Maisach: Eleven-year-old seriously injured!

Fireworks accident in Maisach: Eleven-year-old seriously injured!

In a shocking incident at the Maisach S-Bahn station, an 11-year-old was seriously injured after a firecracker set off by a 14-year-old found its way into his jacket collar. The accident occurred around 12:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon, December 20th. The 14-year-old ignited a vortex of ground fire that caused dangerous burns to the young victim's neck and shoulder area. The boy was immediately flown to the hospital in a rescue helicopter, where doctors diagnosed him with second-degree burns News Today reported.

Investigations are ongoing

It remains unclear whether the firecracker was intentionally or accidentally stuck in the eleven-year-old boy's collar. While the incident has serious consequences, the 14-year-old initially decided to flee the scene but later came to the police station along with his parents. The federal police have begun investigations into dangerous bodily harm, such as Evening newspaper Munich reported. Police issued a strong warning about the potentially deadly dangers of improper handling of fireworks and appealed to the public to refrain from using them.

The dramatic scenes underline the need for closer controls and responsible use of fireworks, especially in the run-up to Christmas when they are frequently used. The Federal Police notes that such items have already caused several dangerous accidents and is planning increased preventive measures to ensure the safety of citizens.