Austrian teen killed in firework mishap
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Published: 1 Jan, 2019 CET.
Updated: Tue 1 Jan 2019 15:17 CET
An Austrian teenager died trying to set off a powerful firework on New Year's Eve, police said Tuesday.
The 17-year-old sustained fatal head injuries while he attempted to light the fuse, which malfunctioned and exploded at a party in Eberschwang in Upper Austria.
Police said they have launched an investigation to determine the origin of the device, which may not have been obtained legally.
Across Austria, around a dozen people were wounded in firework-related mishaps, according to officials.
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The 17-year-old sustained fatal head injuries while he attempted to light the fuse, which malfunctioned and exploded at a party in Eberschwang in Upper Austria.
Police said they have launched an investigation to determine the origin of the device, which may not have been obtained legally.
Across Austria, around a dozen people were wounded in firework-related mishaps, according to officials.
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