Three workers were injured at a fireworks show during the July 4th holiday weekend at Sunday River Ski Resort when a firework shell and mortar tube malfunctioned. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. Misty Mellor, 50, suffered significant injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital. Jeremy Mitchell, 34, was hospitalized and released later that night, while 30-year-old Robert Bradford incurred minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. Following the incident, the show was halted, and the matter is under investigation.
The fireworks display at Sunday River Ski Resort was interrupted when a 5-inch firework shell and mortar tube malfunctioned, injuring three crew members.
Misty Mellor, a 50-year-old assistant, suffered significant injuries and was airlifted to Maine Medical Center, while lead technician Jeremy Mitchell was released from Rumford Hospital.
Robert Bradford, aged 30, sustained minor injuries during the malfunction but did not require hospitalization, indicating the varying severity of injuries among the crew.
The fireworks show was terminated immediately following the incident, which is currently under investigation by authorities.
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