Tragic New Year's Eve accident: Karate talent dies in bullet bomb!

There was a tragic incident in Hamburg on New Year's Eve in which a 20-year-old man named Corre A. was killed by a bullet bomb. Corre A. was a talented karate fighter and was described by his trainer Timo Stieger-Fleischer as one of the greatest talents in his discipline. The young athlete started karate at the age of eight and was German champion in 2021. He was nominated for the national team until 2023.

The fatal accident occurred when Corre A. went into a field with a friend to set off fireworks that he had ordered online from Holland. At 5 a.m., his coach received a WhatsApp from Corre A.'s father informing him of the incident. The ball bomb that was detonated detonated directly on the ground instead of exploding in the air as intended. Police determined that the pyrotechnics used were “unauthorized.”

Dangerous fireworks and their effects

Attempts by his friend to revive him were unsuccessful, and the fire brigade and the emergency doctor were unable to do anything on site. The emergency doctor said that she had never seen such serious injuries. Corre A. had recently finished school and was planning an apprenticeship as a sports and fitness clerk. Family, friends and his sports club are planning a large memorial service in honor of the talented fighter.

On New Year's Eve, several people were also injured by bullet bombs Augsburger Allgemeine reported. Particularly high damage was found in Berlin, especially in the Schöneberg district, where a detonation damaged a house facade and several cars. 36 apartments there also became uninhabitable. Another tragic incident in Kremmen, Brandenburg, resulted in the death of a 21-year-old who also detonated a ball bomb.

Ball bombs are fireworks that are banned in Germany and are spherical and have a high explosive power. They are between five and 40 centimeters in size and contain more black powder than other fireworks. Their possession can lead to legal consequences, especially if they do not display the appropriate registration marks. An increase in such accidents has been noted in the past, prompting politicians to call for stricter controls against the import of banned fireworks.