A 24-year-old man was seriously injured around 11:45 pm on Saturday after heavy fireworks exploded in his face. The victim was resuscitated at the scene and subsequently taken to hospital. There he died of his injuries.
The accident occurred in Ridderkerk in the western Netherlands. When the emergency services arrived, a 29-year-old was still with the victim. He was arrested for setting off fireworks. He also had two pieces of heavy fireworks in his possession. This was confiscated by the police.
Police also arrested a 62-year-old man for obstructing emergency services. It later turned out to be a family member of the victim. Both suspects were released after a short time. They are still suspicious even now.
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According to the police, the impact of the accident is significant for everyone involved. An investigation is underway as to exactly what happened. Witnesses have already been spoken to, but the videos taken of the fireworks are very important, police said.
Dutch police say they are very concerned about illegal and heavy fireworks, which cause more casualties throughout the year than before. “Even 10-year-old boys set off fireworks. The police said.
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