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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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19 People Injured, Including 1 Child, After Fireworks Show Ends in Disaster
NEED TO KNOW At least 19 people, including one child, were injured after fireworks went off too low to the ground at a fair in Germany Emergency personnel were called to the Rheinkirmes fair in the western city of Düsseldorf on Friday, July 18, after the event's fireworks show ended in disaster "Our thoughts are with those affected and their families," an event spokesperson saidAt least 19 people were injured, including one child, after a fireworks show at a fair in Germany ended in disaster. According to a report from the Associated Press, German authorities said firefighters and other emergency personnel were called to the Rheinkirmes fair in the western city of Düsseldorf on Friday, July 18, after fireworks went off too close to the ground. Photos showed the fireworks going off nearly at ground level, and bystanders could be seen lying on the ground at the fair — which took place along the Rhine river — as emergency personnel tended to them. One child sustained burns, according to the DPA news agency, and at least four of the 19 people hurt suffered serious injuries. Fire officials told DPA that one of the fireworks detonated at too low an altitude, but the reason why is still unknown. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Düsseldorf fire spokesperson told the outlet that a launch container may have tipped over, causing the fireworks to go off. Around 80 fire officials and medical personnel were called to the scene, the DPA added, and Düsseldorf fire officials said police are investigating the cause of the incident. Although authorities said a criminal investigation is underway, a police spokesperson told the DPA that the force is currently considering the incident a tragic accident. "Our thoughts are with those affected and their families," event spokesperson Peter Dietlmaier told AP. "We wish all those affected a speedy recovery from the consequences of the accident. We deeply regret the accident." The Rheinkirmes fair ended early for the day after the fireworks accident, and organizers are still considering whether they will continue the fireworks display at next year's event, Dietlmaier added. The fair, which began on July 11 this year, takes place over 10 days, and features amusement park rides, drone and fireworks shows and other entertainment along the left bank of the Rhine. Rheinkirmes is traditionally held in celebration of Düsseldorf's patron saint, Apollinaris. Rheinkirmes is organized by the St. Sebastianus Rifle Club, which traces its history back to the year 1316, according to the AP. Read the original article on People
The Independent
16 hours ago
- The Independent
Child among people injured by fireworks display
At least 19 people, including a child, were injured, four seriously, after a fireworks display went awry at the Rheinkirmes fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Friday evening. Emergency services and fire crews were deployed to the event where images showed fireworks exploding dangerously close to the ground. Eyewitnesses reported that some rockets flew sideways or detonated low, with a few even landing in the Rhine River. Düsseldorf fire services confirmed that police have launched an investigation into why the fireworks display malfunctioned. Organisers ended the fair early for the day and are currently deciding whether to continue the traditional fireworks at next year's event.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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Revellers injured after German fireworks show goes wrong
At least 19 people, including a child, were injured, four seriously, after a fireworks display went awry at a fair in Düsseldorf, 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. The DPA news agency reported that a child was among the injured. Düsseldorf fire services confirmed police are investigating why the fireworks display went wrong. "Our thoughts are with those affected and their families. We wish all those affected a speedy recovery from the consequences of the accident. We deeply regret the accident," said Peter Dietlmaier, a spokesman. He added organisers ended the fair early for the day, and were deciding whether to continue the traditional fireworks at next year's event. A firework explodes low near spectators at the final fireworks display of the Rhine funfair on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Duesseldorf, Germany (David Young/dpa via AP) Eyewitnesses told German public broadcaster WDR that some rockets flew sideways or detonated low, with a few even landing in the Rhine River. Video shared on social media shows explosions lighting up both the sky and ground at the same time. "I was at the fair watching the fireworks," said one witness. "Some rockets flew surprisingly low and exploded close to people. I wondered if that wasn't too near the crowd." The 10-day Rheinkirmes fair features amusement rides, drone and fireworks shows, and other entertainment, staffed by hundreds along the Rhine's left bank, opposite the city's historic district. The fair is organised by the St. Sebastianus Rifle Club, which traces its history to the year 1316.
CTV News
18 hours ago
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19 injured after fireworks show goes awry at fair in western Germany
A firework explodes low near spectators at the final fireworks display of the Rhine funfair on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Duesseldorf, Germany. (David Young/dpa via AP) BERLIN — German authorities say at least 19 people were injured, four seriously after a fireworks show went awry at a fair in the western city of Düsseldorf. Fire squad and emergency services deployed after the incident late Friday at the Rheinkirmes event along the Rhine river, where images from the scene showed fireworks going off nearly at ground level along its banks. A child was among the injured, the DPA news agency reported. Düsseldorf fire services said police were investigating the cause of the accident. 'Our thoughts are with those affected and their families. We wish all those affected a speedy recovery from the consequences of the accident. We deeply regret the accident,' said Peter Dietlmaier, a spokesman Organizers ended the fair early for the day, and were deciding whether to continue the traditional fireworks at next year's event, he said. The 10-day fair features amusement park rides, drone and fireworks shows, and other entertainment by hundreds of staff along the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the city's historic district. The fair is organized by the St. Sebastianus Rifle Club, which traces its history to the year 1316.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- The Independent
Revellers injured after German fireworks show goes wrong
At least 19 people, including a child, were injured, four seriously, after a fireworks display went awry at a fair in Düsseldorf, 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. The DPA news agency reported that a child was among the injured. Düsseldorf fire services confirmed police are investigating why the fireworks display went wrong. "Our thoughts are with those affected and their families. We wish all those affected a speedy recovery from the consequences of the accident. We deeply regret the accident," said Peter Dietlmaier, a spokesman. He added organisers ended the fair early for the day, and were deciding whether to continue the traditional fireworks at next year's event. Eyewitnesses told German public broadcaster WDR that some rockets flew sideways or detonated low, with a few even landing in the Rhine River. Video shared on social media shows explosions lighting up both the sky and ground at the same time. "I was at the fair watching the fireworks," said one witness. "Some rockets flew surprisingly low and exploded close to people. I wondered if that wasn't too near the crowd." The 10-day Rheinkirmes fair features amusement rides, drone and fireworks shows, and other entertainment, staffed by hundreds along the Rhine's left bank, opposite the city's historic district. The fair is organised by the St. Sebastianus Rifle Club, which traces its history to the year 1316.
