Cigarette Ignites Firecracker: 33-Year-Old in Hospital

A 33-year-old man from Upper Styria was injured by a firecracker explosion in his garden shed on Wednesday evening. The man had been smoking a cigarette in the shed and apparently unintentionally ignited the pyrotechnic device. He was taken to a hospital in Graz with head, hand, and leg injuries. The firecracker is said to have originated from the Czech Republic, and allegedly the 33-year-old received it from an acquaintance, according to the police on Thursday in response to an APA inquiry.

Firecracker Exploded in Garden Shed: 33-Year-Old Injured

The explosion occurred around 7:30 PM in Wartberg (Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district) in the garden shed next to the man's residential building. The man from Upper Styria sustained injuries to his head, hands, and one of his thighs. He was initially treated by emergency services and then taken to a hospital in Graz for further medical treatment. The garden shed was significantly damaged. Further investigations are still ongoing, according to the state police department.

(APA/Red)

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