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Austrian teen killed in firework mishap
VIENNA, Jan 1, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – An Austrian teenager died trying to set off
a powerful firework on New Year’s Eve, police said Tuesday.
The 17-year-old sustained fatal head injuries while he attempted to light
the fuse, which malfunctioned and exploded at a party in Eberschwang in Upper
Austria.
Police said they have launched an investigation to determine the origin of
the device, which may not have been obtained legally.
Across Austria, around a dozen people were wounded in firework-related
mishaps, according to officials.
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