A fireworks display at the Rheinkirmes fair in Dusseldorf went awry, injuring at least 19 people, four of whom suffered serious injuries. Emergency services responded after reports of fireworks exploding dangerously near the ground. Among the injured is a child. Local authorities announced an investigation into the cause of the fireworks mishap. Following the incident, the fair organizers decided to end the event early and will evaluate the future of fireworks displays for next year.
At least 19 people, including a child, were injured, four seriously, after a fireworks display went awry at a fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Friday evening.
Emergency services and fire crews were deployed to the Rheinkirmes event along the Rhine river, where images showed fireworks exploding dangerously close to the ground.
A child was among the injured. Dusseldorf fire services confirmed police are investigating why the fireworks display went wrong.
Organisers ended the fair early for the day, and were deciding whether to continue the traditional fireworks at next year's event.
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