Mann dies after accidental grenade explosion at Croatia party

Mann dies after accidental grenade explosion at Croatia party

In Croatia there was a tragic incident on Saturday in which a man died and three other people were injured after a hand grenade accidentally exploded during a house party. The police reported that the misfortune in the city of Knin.

Details of the incident

The 25-year-old man died after a party guest of the same age gave him a hand grenade from the time of Yugoslavia. According to an official statement by the police, the deadly explosion occurred due to improper handling: "The grenade accidentally detonated in the hands of the deceased 25-year-old," a police spokesman is quoted.

injured and investigation

In addition to the fatally crashed man, a 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman also suffered injuries from the explosion. The police authorities have already initiated a criminal police examination to find out how the M-75 grenade was procured.

background to the weapon position in Croatia

In Croatia, many weapons came to private hands from 1991 to 1995. In addition, parts of the country are contaminated with land mines due to the conflict. The police in the Šibenik-Knin region announced that over 5,000 weapons and explosive fabrics have already been handed over to the authorities this year.

This incident illustrates the continuing challenges that are connected to the coping with over remains and the dangers of non -proper weapons.