16-Year-Old Severely Injured in Pyro Explosion in Amstetten
A 16-year-old was severely injured on Monday afternoon in Amstetten due to the explosion of a pyrotechnic device. The teenager lost the end joint of his left index finger and suffered burns on his left hand, neck, and left armpit, the police reported on Tuesday in a press release. The exact sequence of the accident was unclear.
Teenager Lost End Joint of Left Index Finger and Suffered Burns
The 16-year-old was walking around the city of Amstetten with friends shortly before 5:30 pm. The pyrotechnic device exploded close to the teenager's left hand, according to police reports. The young man from Mostviertel was taken to the Amstetten State Hospital.
Once again, the Lower Austria State Police Directorate appealed to the public on New Year's Eve in connection with the incident to exercise "utmost caution" when handling pyrotechnic devices. Only fireworks that are approved in Austria should be used. "Illegal fireworks can be unpredictable and cause severe injuries," it was emphasized.
Serious Pyrotechnic Accidents in Lower Austria in the Past
In the past, New Year's Eve in Lower Austria was anything but quiet. At the turn of the year 2022, a 23-year-old died after igniting a category F4 pyrotechnic device in Klausen-Leopoldsdorf (Baden district). The so-called ball bomb had previously been bought in the Czech Republic and illegally imported into Austria. The incident had legal consequences for several participants in Wiener Neustadt. Three young Lower Austrians received conditional prison sentences ranging from eight to twelve months for grossly negligent homicide and negligent bodily harm.
A ball bomb explosion in Ternitz (Neunkirchen district) on the night of January 1, 2023, claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds. This device had also been illegally purchased in the Czech Republic. A trial at the Wiener Neustadt Regional Court ended with six and nine months probation for brothers aged 18 and 20. The duo was also charged with grossly negligent homicide and negligent bodily harm.
(APA/Red)
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