Böller explosion: 18-year-old seriously injured in the Vöcklabruck district!

Böller explosion: 18-year-old seriously injured in the Vöcklabruck district!

on Saturday evening, December 28, 2024, there was a dramatic incident in the Vöcklabruck district, which resulted in shocking injuries. An 18-year-old man ignited a self-made firecracker who immediately exploded and inflicted serious injuries to his left hand and in the eye area. The emergency doctor hurried to provide first aid before the injured person was brought to the Klinikum Vöcklabruck. Fortunately, two other 18-year-old friends who were present were unharmed. This information was published by 5min.at, which also reported that another firecracker of the dangerous class F4 was ensured in the first investigations.

explosive incident and security risks

In one case that urges the dangers of dealing with fireworks, the legal consequences were immediately paid for the legal consequences. According to ooe.orf.at, the possession and production of firecrackers in category F4 in Austria is strictly regulated, and such self -made explosive objects are a considerable risk. It remains unclear how the young man had access to the required materials and what precise circumstances led to this dangerous situation. 

The local police have started the investigation to clarify the background of the incident and to determine possible violations of the Pyrotechnics Act. This could have serious legal consequences for the injured and the friends present. Security authorities urgently warn of the dangers of the self -construction of fireworks and emphasize that such actions can not only result in personal risks, but also legal consequences, as the incident shows impressively.